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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02743.29 Author/Creator: Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 November 1863 Pagination: 3.5 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He weighs more now than he did when he left home. He does not see much chance of a promotion right now. He encloses photographs (not included here)

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