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Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 to Mary Magie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.05 Author/Creator: Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 13, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

He is in Louisville on regimental business. He received a letter which indicated that Eddie, their son, was gravely ill. He wants to know what was wrong with him. Another son, Charles has begun to swear. Magie advises Mary to tell Charles that if he respects his father "he will not take up the loafish practice of swearing." Wants to go to the theater before he must rejoin his unit.

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