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Cooper, William, fl. 1862-1863 to E. R. and C. A. McKinney

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02179.01.035 Author/Creator: Cooper, William, fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 December 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

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