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Keifer, Joseph Warren (1836-1932) to Maj. O.V. Saucey re: account of a battle at Petersburg, Va.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07625 Author/Creator: Keifer, Joseph Warren (1836-1932) Place Written: Burkville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/04/16 Pagination: 5 p. + docket 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Written by Brig. General of 2nd Brigade, 3rd division, 6th Corps.

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