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Fred, fl. 1861-1864 to Allen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.094 Author/Creator: Fred, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 14, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He talks a great deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.

Fred, fl. 1861-1864

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