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Magie, James K. to Mary Magie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.31 Author/Creator: Magie, James K. Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

"No 8." Describes the defense of Franklin from a Confederate attack. No one in his regiment was hurt. During the battle, he sold newspapers to the reserve troops who proceeded to sit down and read while the battle raged on around them. He warns her to be careful of "greybacks" [lice] which may be on the blankets he sent home. Discusses lending money.

Magie, James K., fl. 1863

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