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  • Collection: Items by Publication Date: 1980s

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“January 1-December 31, 1862. A carriage maker and farmer who lived near Lexington, Mo. He recorded the hardships and sufferings of civilians caused by successive Union and Confederate armies subsisting off the land; guerrilla actions of both forces;…

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“January 1-December 31, 1862. A carriage maker and farmer who lived near Lexington, Mo. He recorded the hardships and sufferings of civilians caused by successive Union and Confederate armies subsisting off the land; guerrilla actions of both forces;…

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“June 14-July 3, 1864. A successful cotton producer from Russell County, AL, to his nephew stationed near Savannah. Concern for the young man's health, description of everyday activities on the plantation, and references to shortages of glass jars…

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"1787-1900. 131 copies for the family. Selection from six sisters and four brothers, children of Adam Leopold Alexander and his wife, Sarah Hillhouse Gilbert."

“Southern Plantation life before the War, few CSA letters reprint from other sources.…
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