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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.08 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 23.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

They are now in Memphis. The people there like to insult their army as they're going through town. Unfortunately, he can't come home now.

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