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Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 to Kitty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.17 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

He was sorry to hear of her cousin's death. There was a snow storm recently. He can't afford to send her another picture right now.

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