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Hackett, William C. (fl. 1862-1865) to Rebecca E. Hackett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04559.018 Author/Creator: Hackett, William C. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Cumberland Mountains, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Cumberland Mountains, August 27, 1863. Describes having to live on ground corn and apples.

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862 -1865
Hackett, Rebecca E., fl. 1862-1865

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