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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02180.29 Author/Creator: Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868 Place Written: Uptons Hill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 June 1865 Pagination: 7 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 24.4 cm Order a Copy

the mustering out of troops, Morse's intention to purchase his Springfield Rifle musket, and the insufficiency of the food rations.

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