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Ives, Warren A. (fl. 1863-1864) to Parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.03.02 Author/Creator: Ives, Warren A. (fl. 1863-1864) Place Written: Fredricksburg, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 May 1864 Pagination: 1.5 p. ; 14.8 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

He writes that the country ground is full of "wandering guerillas."Some of their wounded were shot going from here to Belle Plains, a distance of seven miles. The wounded will be sent away soon and they will get more men.

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