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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.089 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Harrisburg, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1862 Pagination: 3.5 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

His arm seems to be getting better. He read Sumner's speech. He says he has had an opportunity to study the black man "and it is seldom that you meet a negro that is in any way intelligent. These enlightened ones have white blood in them."

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