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Richards, Leonard H. [Collection of Leonard H. Richards, D company, 75th regiment, Illinois, infantry]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.29 Author/Creator: Richards, Leonard H. Place Written: [various places] Type: Header Record Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 111 letters Order a Copy

Richards was a devout young soldier, greatly in love with his wife. Letters mention battle of Nashville, Lincoln's death, etc.

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