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Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 to Mary Magie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.35 Author/Creator: Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

"No 11." Written from camp near Franklin. The regiment has been paid and he expressed $110 home. The rest of the regiment expressed money home to Mr. Blackburn. Charley was not paid because he has not been mustered. The Confederates demand the surrender of Franklin. He warns her that he may get hurt.

Magie, James K., fl. 1863

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