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Bingham, George F. (fl. 1861-1862) to Lucretia Bingham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03607.02 Author/Creator: Bingham, George F. (fl. 1861-1862) Place Written: Williamsport, Maryland Type: Letter Date: 3 January 1862 Pagination: 3 p. + env. Order a Copy

Comments, "The Rebels Show themselves once in a While along the banks of the River but they all leave as soon as We give them a shot they Will not fight unless they have the advantage and then they fight like Bull Dogs and I whish that they were all in the Oven of the Eavel [evil] One and a good Fire under the Same." On patriotic stationery with the title "Onward." Featuring a young woman holding a flag and pointing forward. The woman wears a "flag" dress, has long flowing hair and is barefooted. The dates 1776 and 1861 appear on either side of the woman. Date inferred from content.

Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862

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