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Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 to Respected Miss (Kitty)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.01 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

He was unable to come home on Friday because his captain was not there. He wishes she could see him, especially to watch him cook. He is very healthy.

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