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Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865 to Ira Andrews

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02158.16 Author/Creator: Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Bloomfield, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

He discusses briefly the execution of a soldier for shooting another soldier. He ends his letter with offering to give Mr. Andrews ten dollars in gold to name Andrew's new child. Written in pencil.

Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865

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