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Tracy, Frank J. (fl. 1863-) to Ann

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03047.03 Author/Creator: Tracy, Frank J. (fl. 1863-) Place Written: Baton Rouge, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He likes to picture her reading by the stove. He tells her to ahve courage because he thinks he should be home in six or seven weeks.

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

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