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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.41 Author/Creator: Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Indianopolis, IN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1864 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

He would love to be home while Henry and J. are at homebut he is not sure now if he will actually get to come. He describes his surroundings as dry and there is hardly anything worth speaking about.

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