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Wells, fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.314 Author/Creator: Wells, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

His friend writes from the Hospital and asks to get a description list for him. He asks for several signatures. Written at Casparis Hosital, Washington, D.C.

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