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Cowley, S. A. (fl. 1861) Confederate soldier's letter on patriotic stationery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08490 Author/Creator: Cowley, S. A. (fl. 1861) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/11/23 Pagination: 3 p. + env Order a Copy

Transcript available. On color printed Confederate flag letterhead, "No foe shall conquer Dixie."

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