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Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks) (1837-1892) to Margaret Brisbin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09831.01 Author/Creator: Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks) (1837-1892) Place Written: Waterloo, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 13 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.3 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

One letter dated Camp 6, U.S. Cavalry, Near Waterloo, Va., Nov. 13, 1862 addressed to Brisbin's mother, Margaret. Mentions preparing for the Battle of Fredericksburg, the amount of men and horses that will be brought in, and food consumed.

Brisbin, James Sanks, 1837-1892

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