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Knox, Andrew, 1835-? to Sarah Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.20.03 Author/Creator: Knox, Andrew, 1835-? Place Written: Manassas Junction, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 July 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 7.2 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

Knox writes to his wife from a battle field three miles outside Manassas Junction. Describes in detail a fierce battle that lasted five hours and resulted in 60 killed or wounded soldiers. Expects another large battle soon.

Knox, Andrew, fl. 1835
Knox, Sarah, 1842-?

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