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Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) to Maria

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.13 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) Place Written: Cumberland, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 February 1864 Pagination: 4 p. + envelope ; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

planning to go to Cinncinatti for a week. has been writing a letter for the Captain's "darky" to his sweetheart. would like to be in Washington if they get orders to leave Cumberland.

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