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Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878 to Nan [Maury]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04572.19 Author/Creator: Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878 Place Written: Wilmington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Reports that his health is improving and he was able to walk today but is not yet able to travel. Gives news of family and friends. Year inferred.

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

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