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Johnson, Edward, fl. 1864 to Emily S.B. Brune

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09157 Author/Creator: Johnson, Edward, fl. 1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

"I thank you for the box you and my other friends must not send me any more clothing...as I am taxing your genorosity too much. I am now well supplied with almost everything..." Emily S. B. Brune, "the Angel of Fort Delaware."

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