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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.16 Author/Creator: Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Franklin, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

"No 4." He makes a great deal of money by selling newspapers and running errands, and if he can hold his position he hopes to send his wife $1,000 by the end of the war. Asks that she not tell anyone how much he sends her because the soldiers do not know he makes such a large profit.

Magie, James K., fl. 1863

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