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1863 Union Soldier to Mother

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1863 Union Soldier to Mother
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ALS from an unidentified Union soldier to his mother. Accompanied by cover. Dated 31 August 1863, letter reads in part: ''…we are all well: or almost well - of course Mary is not well…but she is improving rapidly…We have a great…infantry…here soon; it's the carrying ground for all the militia of 8 or 10 counties: about 3,000 here soon and they all officers. Tomorrow they expect 7,000 more…they leave on Wednesday…Your son Robert…'' 1.5pp. ink letter measures 5'' x 8.5''. Some creasing, otherwise near fine condition.