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McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897 to his fiance re: love letter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07214 Author/Creator: McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897 Place Written: near Townys Mill Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/11/10 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 23.8 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

"Your very charming letter was received about two years since-it seems that long since I heard from you."

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
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