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Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868 to father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02180.22 Author/Creator: Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868 Place Written: Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 11, 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25.9 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

missing letters, receipt of Brooklyn and religious newspapers, attendance at the Seventh Baptist Church and an enthusiatic report of Mr. Fuller's sermon, his sister Mary's religious development, the payment of his washwoman, food, and his overall health. Written on letterhead with an etching of Fort McHenry.

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