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Griggs, W., fl. 1850-1863 to [Nan Maury]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04572.22 Author/Creator: Griggs, W., fl. 1850-1863 Place Written: Wilmington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Griggs is writing for Captain Maury, whose rheumatism has affected his hand. Maury is well enough to walk in the yard but cannot write for himself.

Griggs, W., fl. 1850-1863
Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

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