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Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862 [Collection of James H. Brown, A company, 3rd regiment, Alabama, volunteer infantry] [decimalized]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03060 Author/Creator: Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Virginia Type: Header Record Date: 1861-1862 Pagination: 4 letters, 4 envelopes. Order a Copy

Letters written to Miss Brown by a soldier in the 3rd Alabama. One letter describes the Battle of Monitor and Merrimack (the Battle of Hampton Roads). Includes 4 letters and 4 envelopes.

Brown, Jason H., fl. 1861-1862

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