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Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 to George B. Mitchell [fragmented letter]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08334.23 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 Place Written: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

Fragment of a letter, dated June (no year. He tells George that they are not moving, but have been assured that they will be the first regiment to be called up next. Date gathered from text written on envelope.

Written at Camp Wilkins

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

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