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Pearson, Charles G., fl. 1864-1865 to George F. Morse

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02180.10 Author/Creator: Pearson, Charles G., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.7 cm, Width: 26.6 cm Order a Copy

expressions of friendship, speculations about the arrival of prisoners to Hart's Island, Morse's transfer to Fort McHenry, and anticipation of his 21st birthday

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