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Wright, E.A., fl. 1861 to Miller A. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.014 Author/Creator: Wright, E.A., fl. 1861 Place Written: Rome, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

[step-mother] E.A. Wright is back in Georgia. Her husband, Augustus has recently sent word that he is uncertain as to how long he will have to remain in Richmond. E.A. hopes that Miller will be stationed at or near Richmond, presumably so that contact between family members would be more easily facilitated.

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