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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04559.044 Author/Creator: Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Wilmington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 23, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Wilmington, N.C., February 23, 1865. Pertains to a victory over the Confederate Army. Includes a printing of a poem entitled, "To the Loved Ones At Home."

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

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