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Donnell, Rebecca, fl. 1861-1862 to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.140 Author/Creator: Donnell, Rebecca, fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Greensburg Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 12.1 cm Order a Copy

inquires about Dick [her son's/brother's?] health ("I received a letter from Orien to day stating that Dick has the camp fever...."), describes the contents of a package she sent via Col. Garen, and relates general family news.

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