Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893 to A. M. Flinn
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04573.07 Author/Creator: Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893 Place Written: Point Lookout, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 December 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket : envelope ; 20 x 12.3 cm. Order a Copy
He has not received a letter since 26 November. He encloses a clothing permit, which will allow his father to send him items from home. The permit is to be fastened to the articles of clothing and "permit inside" is to be written on the box. He requests: "(1) hat (1) coat (1) pr pants 2 shirts 2 pr drawers 1 pr shoes 1 towel & handkerchief & smoking tobacco."
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