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Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 to Isora Sayles

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.19 Author/Creator: Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 Place Written: Natchez, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20 x 24.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his sister. Comments on how happy he and the boys were to learn of General John Pemberton's surrender. Discusses various people and news from back home. Mentions that he is on duty every other day.

Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868
Sayles, Isora, fl. 1860-1868
Pemberton, John Clifford, 1814-1881

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