Civil War letter of Francis Van Dresar, 1862 Aug. 23.

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Civil War letter of Francis Van Dresar, 1862 Aug. 23.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/680828369

Van Dresar's letter expresses his patriotic feelings about the Union but fears the people of the North may be tiring of war, and praises the black troops of the 54th USCT for their actions at Fort Wagner.

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