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Bingham, H.B., fl. 1862-1863 to Lucretia Bingham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03607.05 Author/Creator: Bingham, H.B., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Letter Date: 7 December 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

He arrived in camp two weeks ago. The regiment received their uniforms and expect to be issued their weapons with in the week. They drill four hours a day and spend the rest of their time playing cards or laying in their quarters. Written at Fort Warren.

Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862
Bingham, H.B., fl. 1862-1863

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