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5 July 1864: “They do a good deal of damage when they fall in the right place.”

Item Description: Letter dated 5 July 1864, written by Sam R. Locklear. He writes to his mother and discusses the fighting occurring near Petersburg. He also describes the gruesome death of one of his fellow soldiers. Item Citation: Folder 2, … Continue reading

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