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Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862 to: Susannah L. Morris

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.005 Author/Creator: Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Camp Tenaly [Tenahy] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/10/10 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Charles is enjoying himself, stating "I hafe [have] a grate [great] [deal] of fune [fun] hear [here] and I hop [hope] you hafe [have] as much at home." He hopes that Susannah is still good friends with William and that George and Mage "will not fall out" as George wants a wife.

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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