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Ames, Nathan M. (fl.1863) Nathan M. Ames to John N. Worcester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03974.25 Author/Creator: Ames, Nathan M. (fl.1863) Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Writes that he has heard of the death of Worcester's son, John, and sends his commiserations.

Worcester, John H. (1839-1863)

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