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Smith, William, 1797-1887 to: Mr. Morris [Wilmor?]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.057 Author/Creator: Smith, William, 1797-1887 Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/02/14 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Smith received Morris' letter just before the regiment went on picket so he was not able to reply sooner. He will send "with this letter the amount of the clothing you have drawn and that will be all you will nead. There will be a good bit in youre faver." Written in a camp near Falmouth.

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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