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Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08300.08 Author/Creator: Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-? Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 16 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

in bed with the mumps, but expects to be well again soon. does not like having to pay for food that is scarce like chicken or sweet potatoes, but hasn't been able to eat much anyway.

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