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Wensel, Kessiah, fl. 1862 to: F. W. Stuart.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06268.23 Author/Creator: Wensel, Kessiah, fl. 1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/1/31 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

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