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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02180.25 Author/Creator: Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868 Place Written: Camp on the Southside RRd, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 April 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 24.4 cm Order a Copy

reports of the death of men in his company, the capture of Confederate forces, Morse's brief hospitalization with a fever, anticipation of going to St. Petersburg.

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