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Milroy, Joseph H., fl. 1836 2 letters appealing to Thomas Ward for reconciliation before execution

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.34 Author/Creator: Milroy, Joseph H., fl. 1836 Place Written: Camp Colita Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1836/08/22 Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

Milroy was to be shot by court martial and sought to reconcile himself to Ward. Both letters (each 2 p. + addr.) were written on the same day, in pencil.

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