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Stark, Herbert, fl. 1864-1865 to his uncle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.42.43 Author/Creator: Stark, Herbert, fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Baldwinsville, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Writes that both he and Willie have received his letters. Writes about how he received the letter when it arrived at his home. States that both he and Willie were very excited to received their letter. Asks that his uncle write to him as often as he can.

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