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Morse, Justus (fl. 1861 - 1864) to Miss (Kitty)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.31 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus (fl. 1861 - 1864) Place Written: Indianapolis, IN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.7 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

He notes that she is making a gift for him and could have sent it up with his father who came to visit him. He says he has gotten fatter since she last saw him. He would like her to send a few bushels of apples.

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