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Hugunin, James R. (1861-1863) [Diary of the 12th Illinois by Major James R. Huginin sent to Governor Richard Yates]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02746 Author/Creator: Hugunin, James R. (1861-1863) Place Written: [various places] Type: Diary Date: 1861-1863 Pagination: 52 p. ; 15 x 9 cm. Order a Copy

With contemporary manuscript copy of record of the 12th Illinois sent to Governor Richard Yates by Major James R. Huginin.

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