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Smith, David V. M. (1823-1863) to Elizabeth Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04189.47 Author/Creator: Smith, David V. M. (1823-1863) Place Written: Fairfax Court House, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/6/15 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope. Order a Copy

The unit is still under heavy marching orders. Rumor says they will go to Pennsylvania. He is not looking forward to the long, hard march. He does not want his son to be hired out.

Smith, David V.M., fl. 1862-1863
Smith, Elizabeth, fl. 1862-1863
Smith, Charles, fl. 1862-1863
Smith, John M., fl. 1862-1863

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