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Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917 to: "My dear Mother."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02234.07 Author/Creator: Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917 Place Written: Point Lookout, Md. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/06/09 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Writes "I was taken prisoner on the 27 of May. I arrived here yesterday ... Please send me a good thick blanket."

Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1899

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