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Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866) to Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02618.012 Author/Creator: Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866) Place Written: Davis Fort Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 Janaury 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24.6 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Talks of the relentless snow and how difficult it is to get through. Talks of passing a very dull time whille some of the other soldiers got drunk and were put in the guard-house.

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