Letters, 1864-1865.

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Letters, 1864-1865.

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Group of letters sent to his family from the army post at Elmira and various army camps in Maryland and Virginia. They include comments on camp life, battles, Lee's surrender, and death of Lincoln.

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New York State Library

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New York State Library

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McHue, James

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