Wright, E. A. to Miller A. Wright
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.010 Author/Creator: Wright, E. A. Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: no date Pagination: 2 p. ; 17.6 x 11.3 cm.
Summary of Content: [step-mother] E. A. is concerned about his life and safety in the Army. She is going to make him a coat, but this task is made difficult by the fact that little cotton had been planted that year.
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Historical Era: National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Subjects: Civil WarMilitary HistoryConfederate States of AmericaConfederate Soldier's LetterSoldier's LetterWomen's HistoryChildren and FamilyClothing and AccessoriesAgriculture and Animal HusbandryCotton
Sub Era: Age of Jackson
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