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Parrott, Henry C. to sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.02.19 Author/Creator: Parrott, Henry C. Place Written: Headquarters Amb Corps, Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1864 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.3 x 25.4 cm. Order a Copy

They have been in camp here since his last and they may remain there a while longer. There are no indications that they will advance to Atlanta in near future.

Parrott, Henry C
Parrott, Sophia
Parrott, Margaret
Parrott, John A
Morgan, ?
Post, Philip Sidney, 1833-1895
Rosencrans, ?
Vallandingham, fl. 1861-1877
Bragg, fl. 1862-1865
Grose, William, 1812-1900

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