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Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865 to: Mary [Armstrong].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06734.019 Author/Creator: Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/03/16 Pagination: 8 p. : Order a Copy

Describes feeling of impending battle. In part: "…Everything is quiet this morning, but it may be the calm before the storm. Sheridan is here, & his wonderful cavalry are not far off…"

Armstrong, Hallock, 1824-1904

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