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Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 to Kitty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.44 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Indianapolis, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Two of his friends got married and he was absolutely shocked. As for himself, he decided he would not get married until he got out of the army. He wishes she could go to school.

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