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Thompson, Wilmot (fl. 1864 - 1901) to my dear wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02740.18 Author/Creator: Thompson, Wilmot (fl. 1864 - 1901) Place Written: City Point, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 January 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 12.7 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

The country is fine but he would enjoy it more if she were with him.. Grant's army is about 7 miles away. He mentions the next time he will send money.

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