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Siscoe, C., fl. 1861-1864 to true and devoted friend (J. Morse)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.39 Author/Creator: Siscoe, C., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 31, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

On Wednesday morning he learned that Sister Margot was dead. There are five men currently sick. He saw his folks recently. Morse's father has a cough.

Siscoe, C., fl. 1861-1864

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