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Goold, James, 1842-? to John S. Goold

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.05.15 Author/Creator: Goold, James, 1842-? Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Tells father that he has enclosed $50, and apologizes for not writing a longer letter. Notes that he and brother Theodore are both in good spirits. Written in graphite.

Goold, James E., 1842-?
Goold, John S., fl. 1816-1865

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