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Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862 to his sister Sallie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02160.04 Author/Creator: Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 July 1862 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

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