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McSherry, R. to Henry F. McSherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09324.08 Author/Creator: McSherry, R. Place Written: Martinsburg, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21.4 x 13.8 cm. Order a Copy

second letter to Leu from Anna on the last two pages.

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