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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.18 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Between Marietta and Dallas, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.8 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

They have been on the march through Dalton and Resaca. Fighting took place left and center. They skirmished until Kingston and then marched to Dallas.

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