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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.056 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: City Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1862 Pagination: 3.5 p. : + envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He is afraid that if they start drafting, George and Edmund will have join the war effort. If they do, he hopes they join his regiment. He hopes the time will come when they can all be together again. Written at Camp Fisk

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