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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.57 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Indianapolis, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.3 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He looks forward to the future when she will be his companion but they must endure some hard times first.He was ainvited to a party he did not attend and he was glad because it turned out to be a dance.

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