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Thompson, Wilmot (fl. 1864 - 1901) to my dear wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02740.17 Author/Creator: Thompson, Wilmot (fl. 1864 - 1901) Place Written: City Point Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 Januray 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 12.7 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

He is on his way to Virginia. Iti is raining hard outside the tent while he writes. He describes the country as fine. There is one company from New York with them. He wishes she could be with them.

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