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Potter, Horace B., fl. 1861-1865; to Lucius F. Potter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.38.26 Author/Creator: Potter, Horace B., fl. 1861-1865; Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, March 14, 1863. Describes a court martial and punishment for desertion.

Potter, Horace B., fl. 1861-1865
Potter, Lucius F., fl. 1862-1864

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