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Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 to Elizabeth Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04189.53 Author/Creator: Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 Place Written: Bristol Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/8/14 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope. Order a Copy

Discusses the problem of locating Confederate guerrillas. He is very ill and his legs are swollen. He predicts that the war will be over soon.

Smith, David V.M., fl. 1862-1863
Smith, Elizabeth, fl. 1862-1863
Smith, Charles, fl. 1862-1863
Smith, John M., fl. 1862-1863

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