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Dederer, N. A., fl. 1862-1863 to Peter B. Rathbone

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04703.03 Author/Creator: Dederer, N. A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Boutte, Louisiana Type: Letter Date: January 22, 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : Order a Copy

Says that he is disturbed by the news that the family has not received any of his letters. Expresses joy at the arrest of one deserter from his unit and wonders why another has not been arrested as well. Scolds his family for publishing his letters in the Chenango American. Asks about friends at home and describes members of the regiment who are sick.

Dederer, N. A., fl. 1862-1863
Rathbone, Peter B., fl. 1862-1863

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