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Jamieson, William to George F. Morse

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02180.04 Author/Creator: Jamieson, William Place Written: Fort McHenry, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 21.4 x 26.1 cm. Order a Copy

Morse's dejection at being stationed at Hart's Island and delayed from joining the 91st Regiment, Jamieson's religious practice in camp, and exhortions to trust in Jesus.

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