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Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865 Collection of Franklin W. Fuller, I company, 74th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .01-.70]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.42 Author/Creator: Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1861-1883 Pagination: 70 items Order a Copy

Includes several writers, some letters written on attractive patriotic stationery. The first 15 (.01-.15) letters and letters .27, .31, .32, and .33 are written to Franklin W. Fuller by friends and family. Includes homefront and war news.

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