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Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865 to Martha Weir

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07006.09 Author/Creator: Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Clarkesville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Awaits the return of his wife and children to camp. The repair of the direct road to Nashville, Tennessee may make Brunt's camp into a supply station. The camp is connected by boat, train and road. Happily reports that he has gotten two black women jobs as school teachers. Proudly copies two letters from his commanding colonel, both of which praise Brunt highly for his hard work.

Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865
Weir, Martha, fl. 1863-1865

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