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Calkins, Clarence (fl. 1863-1865) to Oscar Calkins

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03766.02 Author/Creator: Calkins, Clarence (fl. 1863-1865) Place Written: Comfort, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Clarence Calkins addressed to his mother and brothers dated June 15, 1864. Envelope is addressed to Oscar Calkins. Noted on the envelope is the text "Prisoners letter."

Calkins, Clarence, fl. 1863-1883
Calkins, Oscar, fl. 1864-1888

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