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Van Nuys, John H. to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.121 Author/Creator: Van Nuys, John H. Place Written: Franklin, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 January 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope : clipping ; 20.6 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy

A family gathering and the testing of new lamps at church. Also mentions Gen. Lander's retreat from Romney.

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