Civil War personal, handwritten, letter

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Posted by BarbaraSue

15 years ago

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Description I am attaching 5 photos....4 of the each page of the letter and one of the envelope. Any help that you could give me in pricing this piece of history, or where/whom to contact that might be of further help, would greatly be appreciated. thank you Barbara

Category Other

Medium paper, with front sheet of envelope

Distinguishing marks letter is HANDWRITTEN, talking about war activities, location, future plans, etc

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item Letter is a sheet 8x11, folded in half, written to make 4 pages

Date Period 11 January 1862

Weight very lightweight

History No information; found letter in my mother's belongings

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