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Knox, Andrew, 1835-? to Sarah Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.20.13 Author/Creator: Knox, Andrew, 1835-? Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 26.2 cm Order a Copy

Knox writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Complains about the lack of letters from her and expresses his deep need to receive word from her. Requests the New York papers be sent to him. Says he is extremely lonely and camp conditions are miserable, with cold, wind and rain. Reports a new man was wounded by a piece of shell. Asks for stamps and envelopes.

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

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