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Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 to Eliza Cook

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02570.11 Author/Creator: Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 Place Written: Bells Station, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 December 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Recounts a battle where Cook's regiment lost 5 soldiers, including their commander. Describes the bullets whistling by his head. Has sent money home and promises to send more once he is promoted. News about local Fort Bend boys in camp.

Cooke, Gustave, fl. 1861-1865

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