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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02082.55 Author/Creator: Tate, Jeremiah M. (fl. 1829-1877) Place Written: Cold Harbor, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1864 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

Written in pencil. Provides more information on the Wilderness Campaign and reports heavy losses in own company.

Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

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