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Caffrey, R.E., fl. 1845 [to Joseph Humphreys]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.046 Author/Creator: Caffrey, R.E., fl. 1845 Place Written: St. Mary, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 July 1845 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Caffrey is ill. He discusses friends who have joined the Mexican War and voices his displeasure with the conflict. He hopes to travel to Spain someday.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
Caffrey, R.E., fl. 1845

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