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Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 to Miller A. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.016 Author/Creator: Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 Place Written: Rome, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 18.9 cm, Width: 11.7 cm Order a Copy

Augustus is glad that his son is in good health, though he warns of the perils of typhoid fever. e expresses greetings from the whole family, and tells of all of the luscious ham and cakes that they have sent Miller.

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