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Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 to Annie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09354.06 Author/Creator: Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 24.2 cm Order a Copy

feels like he has nothing interesting to say. very homesick. feels homesick the most when he is on picket duty.

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