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Brown, James H. (fl. 1861-1862) to Miss Brown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03060.01 Author/Creator: Brown, James H. (fl. 1861-1862) Place Written: Norfolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1861 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25.2 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

Segeant Brown writes to his sister that he has arrived in Norfolk, Virginia, and describes the surrounding area and the other men. He names several "good for nothing" men.

Brown, Jason H., fl. 1861-1862

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