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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02169.09 Author/Creator: McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 26 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 12.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Harrison has the yellow jaundice. He tells his sisters not to listen to stories about how hard a soldier's life is. It is not that bad. For the moment, he has everything he needs.

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