Munson, William. Letters, 1861. 7 items.
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Letters from the Union camp at Paducah, Ky. describe setting up camp, drill exercises, mounting guns, going on an unsuccessful ambush, burning down a sawmill and a house, stealing horses, and taking prisoners. Letterhead and envelopes have pro-Union illustrations and slogans on them.
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