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Covert, George R., 1861 to friend

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.138 Author/Creator: Covert, George R., 1861 Place Written: Grafton Post Hospital Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 January 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 32 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

relating details of his recovery and a recent visit by Van Nuys's father; also requests that all mail be forwarded to him at the hospital.

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