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Morris, Jesse M., fl. 1862 to: John Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.016 Author/Creator: Morris, Jesse M., fl. 1862 Place Written: On Board the Steamer State of Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/06/06 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Order a Copy

Jesse was wounded in the shoulder in the last battle. The steamer is headed for New York and then Pennsylvania but he will try to get a furlough to come home if his shoulder does not heal.

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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