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Russel, G. P., fl. 1863 to John Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.23 Author/Creator: Russel, G. P., fl. 1863 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 18.1 cm, Width: 22.6 cm Order a Copy

Russel was a physican friend of Moore's. He sent the requested hat. He regrets not being able to visit Moore. He mentions using Moore's sorrel pony, formerly owned by Stoneman in Virginia.

Russel, G. P., fl. 1863
Moore, John, 1826-1907

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