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Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 to Eliza Cook

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02570.50 Author/Creator: Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 Place Written: Talladega Co., Ala Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. Order a Copy

Opens with, "Do not be frightened at my new handwriting as it is done with my left hand." Describes his wounds.

Cooke, Gustave, fl. 1861-1865

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