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Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 to Mother and Elmira

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.22 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 10.5 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Lately they have been living good. The rations are more than enough. The cook house was recently inspected. The Colonel got sick and was taken to the hospital.

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