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Burrell, K. F. (fl. 1883) to F. W. Fuller

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.42.62 Author/Creator: Burrell, K. F. (fl. 1883) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1883 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.4 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he has received his letter. States that it would bring him great pleasure to meet with the "old boys of the 74." He will try and met them if it is possible.

Franklin W. Fuller from Howard, Illinois enlisted on 14 August 1862 as a Sergeant. He mustered into the I Company of the Illinois 74th Infantry on 4 September 1862. He was mustered out on 10 June 1865 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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