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Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 to Sister Rosetta

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.25 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 18 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

He tells her how he contracted measles. His friend Newell also has the measles so they have been keeping each other company. George came to visit.

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