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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08334.20 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 Place Written: Arlington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated December 8, 1862. Pertains to conditions in the camp and health of the horses. The horses are faring badly and many are ill. They have been doing some drilling on horseback. Ink is faded. Written at Camp Casey

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

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