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Mouse, William, fl. 1862 to Mr. Thurman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.016 Author/Creator: Mouse, William, fl. 1862 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.2 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.

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