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(10) Civil War Era Letters From Rufus B. Cowing.

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(10) Civil War Era Letters From Rufus B. Cowing.

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(10) Civil War era letters from Rufus B. Cowing (who was later a New York judge). Eight (8) letters dated 1861 & 1862 to his mother detailing the on goings of the war and reports of his brother and two (2) letters to his brother dated 1863. Some minor tears near the folds, but good condition for age.

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Some minor tears near the folds, but good condition for age.

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(10) Civil War Era Letters From Rufus B. Cowing.

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