Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862 to Samuel Watson Van Nuys
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.108 Author/Creator: Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Franklin, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope : juvenile note; 20.5 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy
Fears that his previous two letters mistakenly direct to Cheat Mountain. Describes sowing and harvesting activities at home. Mentions the previous day's election, an observes that "this war has made 'strange bedfellows.'" Includes a brief note in a juvenile hand urgining Vannuys to write.
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