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Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863 to: George M. Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.028 Author/Creator: Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Camp Johnston, [Va.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/03/08 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Joseph heard that John is trying to find a wife "which I sup[p]ose he wil[l] while all the rest of the boys is away." He encourages George to look for a wife as well but supposes him to be "gon[e] with Darby Kain."

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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