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Clark, B.S. (fl. 1861-) to Much Respected Cousin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.070 Author/Creator: Clark, B.S. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1860 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back

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