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Trout, James R., fl. 1863 to: Jesse M. Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.020 Author/Creator: Trout, James R., fl. 1863 Place Written: U.S. Hospital Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/03/31 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Trout's leg has gotten worse since Jesse left the hospital. A letter with five dollars came for Jesse from George and Wilmor and Trout distributed the money as Jesse had asked.

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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