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Mitchell, Wallace (fl.1861-1867) to George B. Mitchell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08334.08 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Wallace (fl.1861-1867) Place Written: Camp McClellan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated November 26, 1862. Pertains to being under orders Washington D.C. His regiment is due to leave any day this week as General Burnside has called out all the cavalry.

Mitchell, George B., ?-1865
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

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