Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Sister Sophia
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.058 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Camp Gary Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Gen. Abercrombie received his brigade the other day and marched very poorly. The boys call him Old Crabree Abercrombie. He is glad his sister is attending school. The other day they arrested a man on suspicion of being a spy and subsequently hung him.
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