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Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 to Mother and Sister Elmira

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.33 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Brashear City, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 May 1863 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He has been taking the medication that Rosetta sent and he thinks they have cured his diarrhea. He mentions Newell's death again. He also talks about the food he has been eating lately.

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