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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02180.30 Author/Creator: Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868 Place Written: Uptons Hill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21.3 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

delay in receipt of a box sent from home, back pay and bounty, warning his father against paying him a visit.

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