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Thompson, Wilmot (fl. 1864 - 1901) to my dear wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02740.28 Author/Creator: Thompson, Wilmot (fl. 1864 - 1901) Place Written: City Point, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 12.7 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

He wants her to write more. He talks of searching for beans for breakfast but coming up empty-handed. He draws a picture full of dots and says it represents kisses for her and the baby.

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