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Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864 to Bro John

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.065 Author/Creator: Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864 Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.7 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

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