Letters, 1861-1863.

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Letters, 1861-1863.

Union soldiers' letters, mostly from Frank B. Lukens (3rd Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry) and A.B. Lukens (118th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers) to their parents in Philadelphia. Letters contain descriptions of the battle of Gettysburg, hospital surgery, a balloon corps, a photographer in camp, a Union deserter, and other detailed accounts of military movements and camp conditions.

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United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th (1862-1865)

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Lukens, A. B.

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Lukens, Chilion.

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Resident of Philadelphia, Pa. From the description of Letters, 1861-1863. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32520317 ...

United States. Army. New Jersey Infantry Regiment, 3rd.

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Lukens, Frank, 1868-1942

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