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Wirt, I. D. (fl. 1863) to Nancy S. Kessler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.36 Author/Creator: Wirt, I. D. (fl. 1863) Place Written: Delphi, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 February 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 19.7 x 25.7 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his cousin from Camp Douglas. Discusses the cold weather. Describes shooting a gun and beating her father at target practice.

Wirt, I. D., fl. 1863
Kessler, Nancy S., fl. 1864

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