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Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 to his sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02082.28 Author/Creator: Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Reports that General Hooker ordered evacuation of Fredericksburg. Mentions pride in the spirit of Maryland.

Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879
Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

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