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Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865 to Rebecca E. Hackett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04559.030 Author/Creator: Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated July 10, 1864. States that there are many soldiers who will not likely return to Knoxville after fighting.

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862 -1865
Hackett, Rebecca E., fl. 1862-1865

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