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Morris, John (fl. 1861-1862) to: Wilmor W. Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.021 Author/Creator: Morris, John (fl. 1861-1862) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/12/16 Pagination: 2 p. + 2p. Order a Copy

re: John tells his son that the cows "have not done well this season." He asks Wilmor to find out about Charles' debts as "he may want some [money] when he comes home if God spares him." [separate letter on same leaf]
George M. Morris. ALS: [s.l.], to Jesse M. Morris and Joseph W. Morris. 16 December 1861. 2 p. re: John and George shot hogs with "gove[ern]ment lead" and will take one to town the next day. George "was at preacher last night at Washington and had to stand all the time." He has not started school yet.

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