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Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 to Eliza Cook

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02570.33 Author/Creator: Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 Place Written: In camp near Kingston, Tennesee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 November 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Camp news and possible rumors of a possible promotion. Says he bought a young mare and a large horse and regrets the purchase of the horse because he could have sent her the money. He will send money for Christmas dinner.

Cooke, Gustave, fl. 1861-1865

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