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Gage, William H. (fl. 1861-) to Unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.085 Author/Creator: Gage, William H. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.7 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.

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