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Blackman, Francis G. (fl. 1861-1865) to Mary Blackman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.03 Author/Creator: Blackman, Francis G. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his mother. States James's (his brother's) regiment went by but he did not get to see him. Tells her to direct letters to Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD, 18th regiment [CV]. Written in pencil.

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

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