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Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865 to Ruth J. Sheldon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.13 Author/Creator: Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Martinsburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes that the weather is pleasant but that they cannot enjoy it because the rebels are moving about.

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

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