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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.12 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Cumberland, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 8, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : + envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

explains that he doesn't always have something to write about which explains why she doesn't get a letter at every mail. it began to snow yesterday. General Crook is out sledding with some woman. he is a bachelor.

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