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Creator/Title

Webber, Augustine M. To Mattie J. Webber, Bagdad, Ky. Lebanon, Ky., 11 May 1863. ALS, 2pp.

Call No.

Mss. C W

Content

Writes about Webber's duties as clerk at the Headquarters of the U.S. Forces at Lebanon, Ky. Describes two "Jews" under suspicion of attempting to cross into rebel lines. Speculates about their innocence and notes their fear. Expresses hope at the news of the Union capture of Richmond.

Subject Heading

United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865