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Albert (fl. 1861-) to Sister Sophia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.047 Author/Creator: Albert (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Camp Jackson Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 December 1861 Pagination: 3 p. ; 19 x 24.5 cm. Order a Copy

He asks if she went to the dance she told him about and tells to remember him while she is waltzing. Tells her to remember him to several people.

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