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Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 to Eliza Cook

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02570.03 Author/Creator: Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 Place Written: Iredell Co, N.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1861 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Short note. Letter of introduction of a house guest. Includes his third forecast of an early return when he writes, "I will be with you in two months. I am getting well very rapidly. Be patient."

Cooke, Gustave, fl. 1861-1865

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