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Caulkins, Clarence (fl. 1863-1865) [Collection of Clarence Caulkins, 58th regiment, Massachusetts, infantry]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03766 Author/Creator: Caulkins, Clarence (fl. 1863-1865) Place Written: [various places] Type: Header Record Date: 1863-1865 Pagination: 44 items, 33 envelopes Order a Copy

Letters discussing Petersburg, and prisoners of war at Libby and Danville. Includes 38 letters, 33 envelopes, 1 address slip, 1 piece of scrap paper, 1 newspaper clipping, 1 masonic badge, 1 masonic pin, and 1 newspaper.

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