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Carlin, William Passmore (1829-1903) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02463.02 Author/Creator: Carlin, William Passmore (1829-1903) Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph note signed Date: 16 January 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 12.7 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Carlin, Brigadier General of Volunteers, declares: "There is not money sufficient in the world to compensate a soldier for the dangers of one battle. Nothing but patriotism, honor and the force of military discipline will induce men to engage in battle."

Carlin, William Passmore, 1829-1903

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