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Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 to Maria

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.39 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Camp near Humphreys Station Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 March 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

had to sleep under a canvas instead of a tent one night. General Sheridan is operating with them with 25,000 cavalry. saw a black band that he enjoyed. the battle continues.

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