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Keyes, Samuel (fl. 1862-) to Annie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09354.03 Author/Creator: Keyes, Samuel (fl. 1862-) Place Written: Camp Hamilton, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. + envelope ; 26 x 24.2 cm. Order a Copy

tired and homesick. has experienced desperate fighting. lists all the different regiments that are out there. writes they are expecting 2,000 more troops.

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