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Richardson, Israel B., 1815-1862 to Miss Nellie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.091 Author/Creator: Richardson, Israel B., 1815-1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1861 Pagination: 3.5 p. : + envelope Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He asks about George and says he is glad George turned out not to be a deserter at heart,

Richardson, Israel B., 1815-1862

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