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McKim, Randolph H. (1842-1920) A Soldier's recollections: Leaves from the diary of a young Confederate...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.281 Author/Creator: McKim, Randolph H. (1842-1920) Place Written: New York: London Type: Book Date: 1921 Pagination: 362 p. 21.9 x 15.2 cm Order a Copy

I Nevins 126, Coulter 311 cites the first edition. 2nd Maryland Infantry

McKim, Randolph H. (Randolph Harrison), 1842-1920

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