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Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865) to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.14 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Atlanta, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 08 August 1864 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

Last Thursday they managed to push back the rebel skirmishers but after two hours they were forced back to their original position. He heard that Clearland has Typhoid Fever and he will visit him. They expect to get paid soon.

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