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Van Nuys, H.L., fl. 1861-1864 to Bro [John H. Van Nuys?]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.155 Author/Creator: Van Nuys, H.L., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Goshen, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Offers his condolences on the loss of his son, and talks at some length of a photograph he has sent of Samuel Watson Van Nuys. Briefly mentions local reaction to the election and the actions of Gen. Sherman.

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