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Hester, John H. (fl. 1863-1864) [Collection of John H. Hester, F company, 12th regiment, Kentucky, cavalry] [decimalized]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03056 Author/Creator: Hester, John H. (fl. 1863-1864) Place Written: [various places] Type: Header Record Date: 1863-1864 Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

Collection includes the diary of Union soldier John H. Hester of the 12th Kentucky Cavalry, 1863-1864, as well as one autograph letter signed to Margaret Hester dated 27 May 1863.

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