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Thomson, George F. (fl. 1862-1865) to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02743.16 Author/Creator: Thomson, George F. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Baton Rouge, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

They reach Baton Rouge and were ordered to march not long after. He hopes they will go to Texas next. He mentions that Uncle Dan owes him over 300 dollars.

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