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Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865 to Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.42.26 Author/Creator: Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Winchester, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 17.8 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Written at camp near Winchester, Tennessee. He will try and send a letter home with a lieutenant who is trying to receive a furlough. Writes that he is surprised she is not getting some of his letters as he has received all of hers. He is very upset that she has not been receiving his letters as he knows that she is very anxious about hearing from him. Writes that the flower she sent him is now in his diary and whenever he opens the book he is reminded of her. He is sorry to hear that Fred has been wounded.

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