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to Frank A. Cole

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08291.01 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.

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