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Petty, John S., 1838-? to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.064 Author/Creator: Petty, John S., 1838-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his friend from the 13th Army Corps apologizing for not getting back to him sooner. Written on Head Quarters, 13th Army Corps letterhead. Envelope is addressed to Maitland "near Young's Point," Louisiana.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918

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