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Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 to Respected Parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.33 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Indianapolis, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 December 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 16.2 cm Order a Copy

He recently heard of his grandmother's death. It is doubtful again whether he will get to come home now. His fistula is not bothering him much.

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