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Wright, Sereno A. (fl. 1860-) to Mother and Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.02 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Camp near Middletown Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 14 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

They received orders to go to New Haven where he expects life to be much harder as they will have to stay in tents. He describes his daily routine. They have a dress parade every night and drill 4-5 hours a day. General Mansfield was killed in battle.

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