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Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 to Isora Skinkle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.23 Author/Creator: Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868 Place Written: Natchez, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.3 cm, Width: 23.8 cm Order a Copy

Informs his sister that they might be heading up the river to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Writes that it has been raining for the last couple of days and the rivers are finally rising. Says that the rivers have been so low that several steamers have gotten stuck on the sand bars. Discusses a friend and says how she needs to get married before it is too late. Informs her that he received the stamps that she sent him.

Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868
Skinkle, Isora, fl. 1860-1868

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