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Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) to my dear wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.44 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) Place Written: Camp near Alexandria Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. + envelope ; 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

describes the officers who wish to leave the service versus those who wish to remain. w rote in diary about having received money for bonds. lost his handkerchief in Richmond but bought another in Alexandria.

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