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Regiment: 1st Michigan Infantry Battles Mentioned: Historical Figures: Sharpsburg Md Octo 21^st 1862 Mr. A.B. Clark My dear sir A little more than a year since I requested + obtained your permission to write Florence. An acquaintance of yours has but tended to strengthen an at tachment formed long since + there is now an engagment of marriage between us, based upon the approval of Mrs. C. +. yourself. You will please give the matter your consideration advise with Florence + communicate with me on the subject. Hoping to hear from you soon I remain Very respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Wm Byrns