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Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917 to: "My dear Mother."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02234.24 Author/Creator: Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917 Place Written: Point Lookout, Md. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 186[4]/12/03 Pagination: 1 p. : address Order a Copy

Writes "Christmas is not very far off now, & I hope before that time they will allow us to receive boxes from home."

Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1899

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