Letters, 1861.

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Letters, 1861.

Letters from the Union camp at Paducah (Ky.) describe setting up camp, drill exercises, mounting guns, going on an unsuccessful ambush, burning down a sawmill and a house, stealing horses, and taking prisoners. Letter head and envelopes have pro-Union illustrations and slogans on them.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7604138

The Filson Historical Society

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