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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08334.03 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 Place Written: Warrenton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 March 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Camp near Warrentown, Va., March 5, 1864. Pertains to being vaccinated and Confederate soldiers deserting. Describes the wounds of some soldiers in his picket, and the capture of rebel deserters and scouts. Also included are small painted illustrations of flowers and soldiers.

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

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