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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.047 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Buras-Triumph, Louisana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 December 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy

He asks if she went to the dance she told him about and tells to remember him while she is waltzing. Tells her to remember him to several people. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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