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Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862 to William W. Alwater

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03137.01 Author/Creator: Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph note signed Date: 12 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 14 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

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