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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08334.16 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 Place Written: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated October 6, 1863. Pertains to others being sick in the camps. The ague has been about again this autumn and some of the soldiers have fallen sick. He has received new clothes and boots, which he is very pleased with.

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
Mitchell, George B., ?-1865
Mitchell, Floretia, fl. 1861-1863

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