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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.27 Author/Creator: Morse, Justus (fl. 1861 - 1864) Place Written: Indianapolis, IN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.7 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

There was a freak accident involving one of the men in the 11th corp. He was supposed to get on the train but somehow didn't and the cars ran over him crushing his legs and breaking an arm. He lived.

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