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Pratt, E.W. (fl. 1860-) to John Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.077 Author/Creator: Pratt, E.W. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Camp near Pulaski, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p : envelope ; 12.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Explains why he has taken so long to write. Discusses an incident where a man shot a fellow soldier in the head by mistake. Writes that they are going to be paid soon.

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