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William King Papers, 1846 September 22-1848 July 4

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Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

William King wrote four of the five letters in this collection to his family in Sapling Grove, Virginia to tell them about his service in the Mexican-American War. Sam Anderson wrote the final letter to inform King's family of his death on board a ship bound for home. Also included are two newspaper clippings describing the letters and their contents.

Dates: 1846 September 22-1848 July 4