Letter, 1864 Sept. 15, Knoxville, [Ky.].

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Letter, 1864 Sept. 15, Knoxville, [Ky.].

Expresses sentiment that the Rebellion should be put down at all costs.

1 p. 7 x 12 cm.

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Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

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