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Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 to Mary Mitchell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08334.02 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 Place Written: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 September 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Carlisle, September 6, 1863. Pertains to being hospitalized with a fever. They sent off a squad to the army for the first time that day. Also mentions that his photograph had been taken.

Mitchell, Mary, fl. 1861-1865
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

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