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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.19 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Near Dallas, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.8 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

He has been sick lately and even had to be taken away in an ambulance. He is feeling better however. They had a battle recently in which 10,000 volunteers came to help them. yesterday there was heavy skirmishing.

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