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Simeon (fl. 1863-) to my dear Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.04.02 Author/Creator: Simeon (fl. 1863-) Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He describes the battle in which the enemy opened fire, killing a horse and wounding one man. That man had his leg shot off and if he had not landed where he did, the author would have received the same wound. On Saturday and Sunday, the enemy attacked again. They fought for 5 hours and l27 men were killed and wounded.

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