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Albert, fl. 1861-1864 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.090 Author/Creator: Albert, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Warrenton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 July 1862 Pagination: 5.5 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.

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