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Jamieson, William, fl. 1864 to George F. Morse

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02180.04 Author/Creator: Jamieson, William, fl. 1864 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21.4 cm, Width: 26.1 cm Order a Copy

Morse's dejection at being stationed at Hart's Island and delayed from joining the 91st Regiment, Jamieson's religious practice in camp, and exhortions to trust in Jesus. Written at Fort McHenry.

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