Histories of the several regiments and battalions from North Carolina, in the great war 1861-'65 (1901) (14576009250)

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Title: Histories of the several regiments and battalions from North Carolina, in the great war 1861-'65
Year: 1901 (1900s)
Authors: Clark, Walter, 1846-1924, ed
Subjects: North Carolina. Militia North Carolina -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 Regimental histories North Carolina
Publisher: Raleigh, E.M. Uzzell, printer
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN



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