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Hammuran, Sam, fl. 1864 to Mr. Cole

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08291.22 Author/Creator: Hammuran, Sam, fl. 1864 Place Written: Head Quarters Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

He informs the captain's parents of their son's death.

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