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Churchill, Byron, 1846-? to: Drazilla Churchill.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03859.16 Author/Creator: Churchill, Byron, 1846-? Place Written: Grand Junction, Tennesee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Churchill wishes to see everyone at home, but knows that this is impossible at the moment. He observes of Grand Junction: "We are in a very good Plase hare [here] how long, we shall stay here I cannot tell…" All are in good health, with Churchill's being especially good at present.

Churchill, Byron, 1846-1933

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