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Pratt, Oliver D. to Albert S. Pratt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01003.03.05 Author/Creator: Pratt, Oliver D. Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.2 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Written from Head Quarters, 10th Army Corps. "...you wanted to know what my duty was hear well it is to take men coming from hospitals to thear division commanders an take deserters from the rebs to Genl Butlers..."

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