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Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02743.03 Author/Creator: Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Aboard Steamship Baltic Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22 x 29 cm. Order a Copy

They have orders to sail this morning. He promises to write as soon as they arrive somewhere. He describes a small beach in the distance. He mentions Aunt Elisabeth.

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