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Brown, Jesse, 1844-1933 to Maria Brown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.15.19 Author/Creator: Brown, Jesse, 1844-1933 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 18.1 cm, Width: 22.4 cm Order a Copy

Finds no excitement in the upcoming election, though they may send soldiers home to vote. Hopes to see her before long.

Brown, Jesse, 1844-1933

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