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Lowrie, James Addison (fl. 1862-1864) to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08300.11 Author/Creator: Lowrie, James Addison (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Camp near Fredricksburg Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 16 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

writes that their rations have been reduced to crackers and beef. passed by the 22nd regiment the other day. they all appeared well and looked like they had been marching for 12 days.

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