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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02170.55 Author/Creator: Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Indianapolis, IN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 August 1864 Pagination: 3.5 p. ; 26.3 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He writes that if it had been his fate to fall on the battlefield he would have been ready to die. But her letters always kept him going and made him stronger. He told his father he wants him to put in some wheat.

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