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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02160.05 Author/Creator: Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 16.6 cm, Width: 10.1 cm Order a Copy

Written on patriotic stationery.

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