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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.66 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24.3 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

He knows she wants him to come home but it is hard for a well person to get a furlough. he thanks her for the lock of hair she sent. He has a book called 1001 Home Amusements filled with puzzles and stories.

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