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Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864) to C.S. Siscoe (Kitty)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.40 Author/Creator: Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Indianopolis, IN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 February 1864 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

He was sorry to hear about his sister's death. He heard that Henry Reagers reenlisted, but he doesn't expect to reenlist himself. He will try to come home for a little bit soon.

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