Helsley, William J. Letters, 1861-1862. 2 Items.
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Two letters written while serving with the unit in Kentucky in 1861. His letter of 8 Dec. 1861 describes a wagon accident in which the driver was killed. His letter of 1 Jan. 1862 describes slaves in Kentucky driving a team of oxen.
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