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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.28 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Baton Rouge, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 27.7 cm. Order a Copy

Several gunboats managed to pass up by the rebel batteries and will eventually cut off their supplies. They haven't been paid yet but he keeps hoping they will soon. Watrons has been promoted to 2nd Lt.

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