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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.32 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Indianapolis, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 16.2 cm Order a Copy

He might get to come home in the winter. A fellow soldier who saw her picture has fallen in love with her.

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