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Potter, Lal H. (fl. 1861-) to My Dear Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.022 Author/Creator: Potter, Lal H. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Fort Monroe, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1861 Pagination: 3.5 p. ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

He writes that he was remarkably fortunate to have gotten the position he did with his regiment. He goes on to desribe the battle of Bull Run. The real horrors of war were realized. They lost 5 men and 15 were wounded

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