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Thompson, H.L. (fl. 1864) to Oscar Calkins

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03766.12 Author/Creator: Thompson, H.L. (fl. 1864) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from H.L. Thompson dated St. John's College Hospital Ward, Annapolis, M.D., September 21, 1864. Related to Clarence Calkins as a prisoner of war.

Calkins, Clarence, fl. 1863-1883
Calkins, Oscar, fl. 1864-1888
Thompson, H.L., fl. 1864

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