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Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 to Mary Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04197.15 Author/Creator: Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Bloomington, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/01/30 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope. Order a Copy

She was surprised to receive a visit from George. Lonnie [Cole, see # 14] traded his gun for a Mississippi Riffle and his father feels this will look bad. He wants Lonnie to say he paid for the gun and asks Kelly to make up papers confirming his son's story. Mary advises him not to make the papers.

Kelly, James R., 1839-1862

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