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December 19, 1861

Mason, J. M. (James Murray), 1798-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Price

Letter written as a prisoner of war near Boston. Mason thanks Price for the gift of tobacco he sent to the prisoners of war. Mason had been captured on board the Trent. Letter written at Fort Warren.

GLC01062

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