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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03791.027 Author/Creator: Cranor, Franklin (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 15.8 x 20.0 cm Order a Copy

re: Cranor reports there has been some speculation about getting out of the army in July, but he doesn't believe it. He reports on a recent severe storm and its destruction in camp.

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