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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04572.18 Author/Creator: Maury, William Lewis (1813-1878) Place Written: Wilmington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

He has inflammatory rheumatism and hopes to recover enough to come home so she can nurse him. Received the letters to be forwarded to her aunt, noting that all blockade letters are inspected and Mrs. E's letter may be rejected because of it's length.

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

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