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Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868 to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02180.18 Author/Creator: Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868 Place Written: Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 16, 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 21.4 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

acknowledgement of letters and parcel from home, anticipated arrival of the pay master, his engagement as captain's clerk in Company D, and anticipation that the current captain will be transferred to Company B.

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