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Pedan, Samuel L., fl. 1863 to: Wilmor W. Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.060 Author/Creator: Pedan, Samuel L., fl. 1863 Place Written: Camp near Potomac Creek, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/03/21 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Lieutenant Pedan is glad to hear that a mutual friend, probably one of Wilmor's brothers [John?], is safe at home and wishes them both well.

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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