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1862/02/09

Morris, George, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

George tells Wilmor that he saw Tilley Wilson and Jones Stuart who "is s[u]ch a devel of a fool and it is good fun to watch him." George would like to know "if Matt Mitchel [got an] honorable discharge" as he so claims.

GLC06451.014

1862/10/31

Morris, George, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

George reports that their father is getting better and promises to write Joseph very soon. He sends word to Joseph that "his purty girl Miss E. Talor had a litt[l]e one by old Hicky."

GLC06451.015

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