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Russell, E. S. (fl. 1861-1862) to Hannah E. Russell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.50.10 Author/Creator: Russell, E. S. (fl. 1861-1862) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 March 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.1 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Informs wife that he is on the mend and hopes to be fully recovered soon. Writes that he is sending her 15 dollars.

E. S. Russell enlisted as a private on 1 November 1861. He mustered into "G" Co. OH 65th Infantry. He died of disease on 8 May 1862 at Louisville, Kentucky.

Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862
Russell, Hannah E., fl. 1861-1865

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