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Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664 to Much Respected Cousin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.070 Author/Creator: Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1860 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Soldier's Letter
Civil War
Military History
Battle
Union Forces
Confederate States of America
Building Construction
Military Camp
Military Provisions
Military Rations
Diet and nutrition
Weaponry
Battle of Charleston
The American Civil War

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