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Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.07 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : + envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

today went with Wallace and used his money. an agent from head quarters and said he prefers to have them run it. acknowledges his mother's suffering because of his absence.

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