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Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 to Maria

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.08 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Webster City, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : + envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

records his movements. encountered snow and ice. The third morning out they found a fleet of chickens. decided to shoot some.

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