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Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863 to Ann

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03047.05 Author/Creator: Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He is happy becasuse he heas heard from home 5 times now. He got paid and he is trying to save his money so he has some tot ake home with him.

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

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