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Cammings, G.D. (fl. 1862-) to Thomas Ryan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.020 Author/Creator: Cammings, G.D. (fl. 1862-) Place Written: City Point, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.3 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He mentions Gen. Thurman and Gen. Sheridan. He would not be surprised if his friend gets sent to Richmond. He himself hopes to go to Richmond this Spring. He mentions money they owe one another.

Fellows, Enoch Q., fl. 1843-1918

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