Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 to Eliza Cook
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02570.59 Author/Creator: Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 Place Written: On Chattahoochie River Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1864 Pagination: 16 p. : Order a Copy
Writes that he is thinking of Eliza and has nothing to write except "that I love you and fear you do not believe it." Discusses at length camp and army news. Reports on his gaunt physique and how much he has changed from the man Eliza fell in love with. Reports the arrival of Dr. Feris' letter and his quick reply.
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