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Scurry, John G., (fl. 1861-1865) to Mat

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03957.08 Author/Creator: Scurry, John G., (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mat from John G. Scurry dated Camp near Richmond, June 13, 1862. Describes sneaking off to the theater and escaping his own provost cavalry.

Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1865
Mat, fl. 1861

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