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McFadden, Charles F. (fl. 1862-1864) to Maryann and Rebecca June McFadden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02169.01 Author/Creator: McFadden, Charles F. (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. 13.5 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

There was a skirmish, during which they took six prisoners. He chatted with one of the prisoners who was confident they would win depsite the odds.

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