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Brooks, Louis (fl. 1862-1876) to Jacob Rifenburgh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08914.003 Author/Creator: Brooks, Louis (fl. 1862-1876) Place Written: Camp Millington, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 17.5 x 12.3 cm. Order a Copy

Received his letter through Ephraim, "in which I see that you are not dead yet but alive and kicking." Compliments his writing, wishes "they would all write like you do." Will give him a full account of his travels in Pennsylvania in his next letter. Hopes this note will find him in good health.

Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863
Brooks, Louis, fl. 1862-1876

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