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Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) to Maria

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.40 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) Place Written: Burkeville Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. + envelope ; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.

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