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Williams, J.C. (fl. 1888-) to John A. Fox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02198.54 Author/Creator: Williams, J.C. (fl. 1888-) Place Written: Neosho, MO Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1890 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He plans to attend the regimental dinner. He lists the surviving officers. He also thanks him for four pamphlets and tells him that the South has really rebuilt itself nicely. Chattanooga is thriving.

Williston, Leander A., b. 1830

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