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Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 to Catherine (Kitty)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.63 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

He believe the men had a small fight out in coal water and 2 were killed and four wounded. The area where they are now is beautiful.

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