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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.050 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : + envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He writes that his arm is getting better and he is glad that guaranteed employment is waiting for him.

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