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Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 to Kitty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.20 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Hellena, AR Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.7 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

He would love to be with her on Christmas and New Year's. He heard that his mother was sick. He is pretty sure, he, James and he will not be able to come to Monroe.

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