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Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.23 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Montgomery Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 16, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott talks about the new clothes he has purchased and received from the army. He bought new shirts and received a new blanket.

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

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