Thomas, H.H., fl. 1864 to Frances Davenport
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.28 Author/Creator: Thomas, H.H., fl. 1864 Place Written: Knoxville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy
One letter from H.H. Thomas to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Tells Frances that now, with the Official Army and Navy Journal before him and the name of his oldest and best friend midway among the slain, he can no longer doubt that her husband and his dear friend "sleeps the sleep that knows no waking."
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