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Beach, Elias William (1841-1921) to his mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00919.25.21 Author/Creator: Beach, Elias William (1841-1921) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 October 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.2 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Comments on money he previously sent home. Notes, "Regiments came into camp yesterday morning having marched from Rappahannock Station a distance of over 60 miles in less than two days..."

Beach, Elias William, 1841-1921

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