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Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864) to Miss (Kitty)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.58 Author/Creator: Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Indianapolis, IN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.3 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He is thinking they should get married in the fall. But they will keep it a secret for now. He's afraid he will catch the "Fatal Disease" when he goes home but he has been exposed to most diseases in the army.

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