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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08334.14 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 Place Written: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 June 1861 Pagination: 6 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated June 5, 1861. Pertains to parade march and other camp recreation. Describes 21 companies that took part in an eight mile parade march through the town in the pouring rain. He writes that they dance and fiddle to "knockdowns and knifing."

Written at Camp Wilkins

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
Mitchell, Floretia, fl. 1861-1863

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