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Cranor, Franklin (fl. 1862-1865) to Delia Slocum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03791.020 Author/Creator: Cranor, Franklin (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 16.2 x 23.2 cm Order a Copy

Cranor reports his new location and that he is safely out of the line of battle. He complains about the cold weather and tells the story of a mutual acquaintance who had his nose shot off.

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