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Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 to Annis, Lida and Master Johnny

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.27 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 November 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : + envelope Height: 13.3 cm, Width: 11.2 cm Order a Copy

assks Annis to knit him a new pair of socks. describes the scenery to Lida and Johnny.

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