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Keyes, Samuel (fl. 1862-) to Annie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09354.09 Author/Creator: Keyes, Samuel (fl. 1862-) Place Written: Harrison's Landing Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1862 Pagination: 5 p. + envelope ; 26 x 24.2 cm. Order a Copy

marched 20 miles without food or water when the Rebels attacked them. there were heavy losses on both sides. writes that Sunday is like any other day in the army and there is no time off to attend church.

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