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Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 to Kitty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.43 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Indianapolis, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Henry wrote to her that there was a party at their house recently and there were the prettiest girls he ever saw there.He tells Kitty that ladies like her who are looking to get married had better be looking around now.

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