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McLean, William to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.007 Author/Creator: McLean, William Place Written: Cavalry Camp near Carlisle Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.1 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

He was promoted to first lieutenancy and is trying to arrange for her and the children to come visit him. He expects their destination to be Harper's Ferry or Richmond.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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