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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08300.39 Author/Creator: Lowrie, James Addison (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Winchester, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.5 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

they were in Maryland one day and and left there yesterday morning. marched a distance of 20 miles. is so, so tired of marching. the rations have been scant.

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