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Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865 to Rebecca and Mary Ellen Hackett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04559.002 Author/Creator: Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Glasgow, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 May 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Rebecca and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Glasgow, K.Y., May 31, 1862. Pertains to marching from Bowling Green to Glasgow.

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862 -1865
Hackett, Rebecca, fl. 1862-1865
Hackett, Mary Ellen, fl. 1862-1865
Tecumseh, William, 1820-1891
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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