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Wright, Augustus R. to Miller A. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.023 Author/Creator: Wright, Augustus R. Place Written: Rome, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19.7 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Augustus made arrangements for Miller to keep a pistol. He fears that Grandma Richardson died the day he was writing. At home, they are planting corn.

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