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Maverick, William to George F. Morse

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02180.40 Author/Creator: Maverick, William Place Written: Holbrook Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 July 1866 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21.3 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

remorse that their discourse no longer includes professions of faith, his urging Morse to marry, and the request of assistance in obtaining employment.

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