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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03957.47 Author/Creator: Scurry, John G. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter from John G. Scurry addressed to his father dated Near Chester, November 11, 1864. Discusses the election in the North and prospects of Southern independence.

Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1865
Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865
McClellan, George B. 1826-1885

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