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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.059 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Bunker Hill, Va Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : + envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.

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