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Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 to Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.07 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Jamaica, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 16.3 cm Order a Copy

They have been getting settled in and have pitched their tents. They haven't been drilling very much lately. They got their muskets but have not used them yet.

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