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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.213 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

The author has read in the paper that Bruce to have a grand review. He wishes he could have seen Bruce in Washington and hopes he will be mustered out soon.

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