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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02743.22 Author/Creator: Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Near Port Hudson, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

A fellow friend and soldier was shot and killed by a sharpshooter. Capt. Hopkins is sick. He has about 150 patients in his care currently.

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