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Tate, Jeremiah M. (fl. 1829-1877) to his sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02082.01 Author/Creator: Tate, Jeremiah M. (fl. 1829-1877) Place Written: Montgomery, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Written in pencil on two different pieces of paper. Mentions joining Stonewall Jackson. Writes, "your brother till the Yanks keithes me."

Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

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