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Gohring, Henry L., fl. 1861-1898 To George Tillotson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.177 Author/Creator: Gohring, Henry L., fl. 1861-1898 Place Written: Chaffin's Farm, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

From a former regiment mate, informing Tillotson of camp news. Asks to excuse his bad writing and spelling as it is half Dutch.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
Gohring, Henry L., fl. 1861-1898

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