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Smith, Bailey & Co. (publishers) The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no.131 (June 1, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.57.11 Author/Creator: Smith, Bailey & Co. (publishers) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Newspaper Date: 1 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 61 x 47 cm Order a Copy

Letter from General Longstreet to an Uncle telling him that his wound was not severe and improving, Report from General Lee of battle near Mechanicsville.

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