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circa November 3, 1865

Penn, Willey, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Reeser

Writes that he will be coming up next Wednesday after he votes. Says that, "I will kill one Coperhead vote before I leave the City." Reports that the copperheads had a meeting last Saturday where several men were kicked and killed. On White Horse Hotel stationary. Letter dated 3 November but no year listed.

GLC03523.43.27

1 October 1864

Penn, Willey, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Reeser

Writes from the White Horse Motel in Philadelphia. Informs Reeser that he will be in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and wants Reeser to meet him. Plans on traveling home with Reeser. Talks of taking the stage home if Reeser is unavailable. Mentions wanting to make it to a meeting on Thursday. On White Horse Hotel stationary.

GLC03523.43.14

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