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February 16, 1864

Wirt, I.D., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy S. Kessler

Writes to his cousin from Camp Douglas. Discusses the cold weather. Describes shooting a gun and beating her father at target practice.

GLC03523.52.36

30 August 1863

Wirt, I.D., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libby Kessler

Reports that it is very cold this August and they just had a big frost. Expresses her sympathy about Henry Kessler's death. Writes that their neighbor's 12-year-old boy died yesterday from a diving accident. Addressee name taken from envelope.

GLC03523.52.09

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