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Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks) (1837-1892) to Mary Jane Wagner Brisbin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09831.02 Author/Creator: Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks) (1837-1892) Place Written: Brandy Station, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 3 December 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25.3 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to his wife, Mary Jane Wagner Brisbin dated Camp 6th Cavalry, In field, Near Brandy Station, Dec. 3rd 1863. Mentions being thankful for her letters and how often he expects them, and details of an anticlimatic battle.

Brisbin, James Sanks, 1837-1892

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