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    Civil War officer letter, 1863 Mar. 30. 1 item. Location: Misc:C. Letter from officer stationed near Vicksburg, Mississippi, to his sister. He praises common soldiers as true patriots, and describes the negative effects of war on the morality of both soldiers and civilians. He encourages his sister in her educational pursuits. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3941.
    Manuscript Number
    Mss. 3941
    Manuscript Topic
    Civil War
    Record Type
    Manuscript Collections
    Year
    1863
    Page URL: https://lib.lsu.edu/special/manuscripts/guides/civil-war-officer-letter
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