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Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 to Maria

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.25 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Cedar Creek Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. + envelope ; 13.2 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

waiting for his friend Levi to get a leave of absence. talks about his cook. writes that his ankles are bad and has had a doctor look at them.

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