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Paull, J.D., fl. 1862 to Sir

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.036 Author/Creator: Paull, J.D., fl. 1862 Place Written: Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.2 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Letter written on stationary that features engraving of Buell. They are on picket duty about 25 miles from Harper's Ferry. He thinks they have the best set of soldiers in their regiment. Occasionally someone is taken prisoner on picket duty but he is usually some "lazy coward."

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