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C. Sciscoe (fl. 1861-1864) to J Morse

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.42 Author/Creator: C. Sciscoe (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Nashville, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

She saw Henry Rogers and he was in good health. Uncle John Boruff died a couple weeks ago. Aunt Sallie is going to have a dinner next Thursday and he ought to be there. 2 years ago he was expecting to be in battle.

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