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Morse, Justus (fl. 1861 - 1864) to Kitty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.23 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus (fl. 1861 - 1864) Place Written: Talahachie, MS Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 19.7 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

There was firing of the cannons that morning. There has not been any infantry fighting, only a slight skirmish earlier. The country is beautiful around them.

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