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Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863 to Sallie and Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03135.07.02 Author/Creator: Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Dumfries, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister, Sallie, and his mother from Camp Fisher. He is not able to secure a furlough, so he will not be able to visit home soon. He feels certain that a major move is likely, though he does not know to where. The Union forces made trouble at Fort Donelson, taking many Confederate troops prisoners. Written at Camp Fisher.

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863
Thornton (colonel), fl. 1861-1862

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