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Armstrong, Halleck (fl. 1865) to: Wife.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06734.03 Author/Creator: Armstrong, Halleck (fl. 1865) Place Written: Ft. McGilvery, 9th Corps 1st Div.[ision] Brigade 50th Reg.[iment]. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/02/24 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Reports that he is now at the front, describes conditions at front & shells bursting in air around him, spreads news of capture of Wilmington.

Armstrong, Hallock, 1824-1904

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