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Wilson, A. N. to Miller A. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.081 Author/Creator: Wilson, A. N. Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 April 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 19 x 23.4 cm. Order a Copy

Wilson discusses the latest developments on tobacco, as well as other news. He mentions that he wants to see what course General Lee takes before he does anything. It is unclear exactly what he means by this.

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