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Nicolson, Charles (fl. 1862-1864) to Alice

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02171.05 Author/Creator: Nicolson, Charles (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Vienna, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He mentions other cousins like James and Mary. later he laments the death of president Lincoln. He refers to a Louis Wilson who chose to fight on the other side,

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