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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.65 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Ona scouting expedition the other day, some shells were thrown. He wants to see her again but he will have to be patient.

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