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Watson, J., fl. 1861 to: Wilmor W. Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.054 Author/Creator: Watson, J., fl. 1861 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/10/22 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Watson considered writing earlier but explains "I know you get all the current news of your old haunts from the fair sex." He reports that conditions are improving, most of the "iron works, rolling mills, glass houses etc. have resumed operations," and predicts it is "very likely the northern states will see tolerable good times this winter." He reminds Wilmor that "there are thousands upon thousands of pulses beating in expectation of your efforts." He heard that Senator Baker from Creyor was killed in a skirmish under General Stone.

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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