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Davison, Luke B., fl. 1862 to: "Old Mr. Morris" [John Morris]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.023 Author/Creator: Davison, Luke B., fl. 1862 Place Written: Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/07/11 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Davison apologizes for any insult one of his boys may have made against Mr. Morris. He was unaware of an offense but respects Mr. Morris and wishes to know who the boy was so that he may reprimand him.

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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