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Ladd, George (fl. 1861-1862) to Carrie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03057.03 Author/Creator: Ladd, George (fl. 1861-1862) Place Written: Camp Beaufort, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 December 1861 Pagination: 3 p. ; 13.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

7 men came across the river and gave themselves up to them. Apparently 30 started out but the rest were caught. He hopes the war will end soon and he can come home.

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