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Albert (fl. 1861-) to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.046 Author/Creator: Albert (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Camp Boston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December 1861 Pagination: 6 p. ; 19 x 24.5 cm. Order a Copy

A large Rebel force was seen on the other side of the river, so Company K was sent down to investigate. After two hours a messenger came to tell them that they were approaching. He tells another story of how he and another soldier went to a farmhouse for some breakfast and discovered a couple of slaves and a grumpy old man.

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