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Brown, J.S., fl. 1864 to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.211 Author/Creator: Brown, J.S., fl. 1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.8 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

He writes he received her letter regarding her husband's possessions. He will do his best. He must decide what to do with his horse. He sends his condolences.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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