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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.33 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Camp Montgomery Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 07 July 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 27 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

There is less sickness than at any other time among the company.Gen. Oglesbee visited the hospital. Docctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. His mother urged him to get a discharge but he is not sick enough for one.

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