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Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864 to his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01013.22 Author/Creator: Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

An elaborately cut paper memento addressed to his wife.

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