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Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860 to Frank

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.081 Author/Creator: Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860 Place Written: Huntsville, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 6, 1865 Pagination: 4 p : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Updates his friend on the events concerning the regiment since November of 1864. Writes that K company got into two brawls where men were missing, wounded, or killed. Discusses regimental deaths at the battle of Nashville and personnel promotions.

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