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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.09 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: Fort Pierre Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 14.3 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He does not like how the officers have them attack the Indians at night since that is their best hold. It gives the Indians a chance to get away from them. They do not know how many Indians they killed since the Indians dragged off their dead. Instead, they leave their wounded in the field.

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

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