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Parrott, John A. to sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.01.10 Author/Creator: Parrott, John A. Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter Date: 25 November 1862 Pagination: 1 p ; 24.4 x 19.2 cm Order a Copy

He was unable to use his hand for a time but has been well since he was hurt last spring. The regiment's next move may be to Alabama

Parott, John A
Parott, Sophia
Parott, Margaret
Parott, C
Porter, A.G
Thompson, Nathan, fl. 1864 Erskine, E., fl. 1862-1864

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