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William Legg Henderson journal #01, October 3, 1861 - February 25, 1862
Page 173 1861-12-19
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173 Dec 19 Benton Barracks 1861 I wrote & mailed a letter to George Henderson today While walking on the parade ground an entiligent negro Boy about 15 years old came running towards me with a letter in His Hand and requested me to read it for Him it was from His Father in Keokuk Iowa it was poorly spelled but very affectionate
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173 Dec 19 Benton Barracks 1861 I wrote & mailed a letter to George Henderson today While walking on the parade ground an entiligent negro Boy about 15 years old came running towards me with a letter in His Hand and requested me to read it for Him it was from His Father in Keokuk Iowa it was poorly spelled but very affectionate
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