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date(s):
1861-08-08
creator(s):
Bates, John Coalter, 1842-1919
subject(s):
American Civil War, 1861-1865; American Civil War, 1861-1865; Armed Forces; Politics and government; Recruiting and enlistment; Politics and government
place(s):
United States; Massachusetts; Suffolk County, Boston; Fort Independence
type(s):
Letter; Item