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Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 to Kitty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.29 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Bloomington, IN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.7 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

He's been having a dull time even though there was a circus in town complete with an animal show. A friend of theirs is coming home but he was shot through the mouth. He has been picking up apples lately.

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