Letter, 1862 November 28, Stafford, Virginia, to Rufus Gibson.

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Letter, 1862 November 28, Stafford, Virginia, to Rufus Gibson.

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Describes food and activities in the army; would rather not go home where he would have to work to earn a living.

4 p. ; 21 x 13 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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Gibson, Buel.

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Magnus, Charles

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