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Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 to Arthur L. Devens

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08413.36 Author/Creator: Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Telegram signed Date: 3 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 14.5 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

informs him that his brother leaves tonight, although slightly wounded.

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