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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06734.028 Author/Creator: Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865 Place Written: City Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 26, 1865 Pagination: 8 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 26, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in City Point, Virginia in the military. Mentions that hospitals are currently full and that their tent is built upon the ruins of a town.

Armstrong, Hallock, 1824-1904
Armstrong, Mary, fl. 1865

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