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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.36 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 June 1863 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 16.3 cm Order a Copy

He got sick again and was taken to the hospital where he lost his mind for a while. He kept thinking he was at home or on his way there and would get out of bed to leave and then the nurse would put him back into bed again. Surprisingly, he got well. Clark is getting better and comes to visit him. Three sheets of varying sizes. Written at the Marine Hospital.

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