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Worcester, John H., 1839-1863 John H. Worcester to Carolina Worcester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03974.16 Author/Creator: Worcester, John H., 1839-1863 Place Written: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Talks about newly enlisted men and leaves of absence.

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

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