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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04559.036 Author/Creator: Hackett, William C. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Cedar Bluff, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Cedar Bluff, Alabama, October 27, 1864. Related to the death of their daughter.

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

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