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Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02743.19 Author/Creator: Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Opolousas, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 April 1863 Pagination: 8 p. ; 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

At Red River they plan to cut off the Rebel's supplies through Texas. He writes that he finds the place, where they are now, despondent. He talks about the risk of illness.

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