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McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864 to Sisters

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02169.04 Author/Creator: McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

He is now in Tennesee. Picket duty is heavy but he can tolerate it. He talks about the health status of mnay friends and acquaintances. He can't believe it's been 21 months since he went away.

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