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Worcester, John H., 1839-1863 John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03974.06 Author/Creator: Worcester, John H., 1839-1863 Place Written: Key West, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1862 Pagination: Order a Copy

Mentions his recovery from dysentery. Written at Fort Jefferson.

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

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