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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.05 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: Camp Cook, Mississippi River Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He was happy to hear from his brother, Uriah. He gives her a breakdown of his daily routine and says he likes soldiering as long as it is in pleasant weather.Written at Camp Cook

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Alden, William H., 1844-1918

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