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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08334.29 Author/Creator: Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867 Place Written: Oakmont, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated June 11, 1861. Pertains to people protesting in the camp against their lack of food and neglect by authorities for their health. They have been told to decide whether to enlist for the duration of the war or to go home. He wants to stay and fight, as that was what he joined up to do. Written at Camp Wright.

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

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