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Phillips, George W. Letters of soldier in 9th Alabama infantry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06729 Author/Creator: Phillips, George W. Place Written: [various places] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1890 Pagination: Order a Copy

111 wardate plus 62 reconstruction and postwar letters.

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