John Edward Morgan letters 1862-1885

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John Edward Morgan letters 1862-1885

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This collection includes eighteen letters written by John Edward Morgan to his sister, Abbie Morgan, in Richmond, Indiana. The first eight letters are written during the Civil War and include information about the progress of Morgan's regiment. Subsequent letters are written from Sun River, Helena, Chestnut, and Ulida, Montana.

0.2 linear ft.

eng,

University of Montana--Missoula Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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