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Parker, James M., fl. 1860-1864 to "Dear Old Chum"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02181.26 Author/Creator: Parker, James M., fl. 1860-1864 Place Written: Mt Desert, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21.4 x 13.3 cm. Order a Copy

Signed "Jim"

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