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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.37 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Indianapolis, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 16, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

He enjoyed himself over Christmas and New Years but would much rather have spent it with her. He will get her Christmas present when he gets home sometime this winter. John Bakes has reenlisted.

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