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George, fl. 1862 to Emma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08657 Author/Creator: George, fl. 1862 Place Written: Cumberland, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 May 1862-19 May 1862 Pagination: 8 p. : Order a Copy

Reports on the march to Richmond, Jefferson Davis's call for a 10-day truce, and the death of a favorite captain in his regiment. Written on stationery of the 2nd Regiment, New Hampshire volunteers. Written near Cumberland, Virginia, and Camp Grove.

George, fl. 1862

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