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Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865 to his mother and Charley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02157.10 Author/Creator: Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Shrewsbury, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 27, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Written from "Camp Parapet," located in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, near New Orleans. Addressed to his mother and brother Charley.

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