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Thomson, George F. (fl. 1862-1865) to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02743.04 Author/Creator: Thomson, George F. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Aboard Steamship Baltic Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 26.3 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

They might be going to Texas and if so, good times are in store. They have plently of provisions , enough to last six months. He is in great health.

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