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Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863 to his daughter E. E. Zook re: dangers, promotions

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07014 Author/Creator: Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863 Place Written: Falmouth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/12/04 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

He writes "We have got used to the danger...I hope my name is amongst the sixteen colonels old Abe has sent to the Senate to be confirmed as Brigadiers"

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