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Bradbury, John S. (fl. 1861-1865) Dear Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.39.10 Author/Creator: Bradbury, John S. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Little Rock, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1865 Pagination: 4p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

Bradbury writes that the war is over, but that he has not yet received his discharge. Most of the letter is given to begging his brother to stop his drinking habit.

Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865

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