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Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 to Kitty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.12 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

He is currently in the state hospital serving as a nurse. He claims he is pretty good about it. There is no fighting going on at present.

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