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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04572.23 Author/Creator: Griggs, W., fl. 1850-1863 Place Written: Wilmington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Griggs is writing for William Maury, who feels a little worse today and will not be able to start home this week.

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

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