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Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) to Maria

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.30 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) Place Written: Kearnstown Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1864 Pagination: 2 p. + envelope ; 20.7 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

asks her what she had on Thanksgiving. tells her what a friend had on Thanksgiving. the men captured two teams. the Rebels are in force about 30 miles up the valley.

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