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Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 to D.L. Platts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.26 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1863 Pagination: 5.5 p. : Height: 10.5 cm, Width: 16.3 cm Order a Copy

He informs him that Newell has died. Sereno spoke to him on his deathbed where he said his sickness was a providence of god.

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