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Maury, William Lewis (1813-1878) to Nan [Maury]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04572.16 Author/Creator: Maury, William Lewis (1813-1878) Place Written: Wilmington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Recently returned from Richmond and thinks the order to return without delay was unnecessary. Reports that the "North Carolina" has not come to port. Writes, "When this Civil War is over I think we shall be able to appreciate the comforts of home."

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

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