Henri W. Perrin, at Pelican Camp, Virginia, to Mattie Pierce, Williamsburg, Virginia., 1861 November 6

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: id166254

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Scope and Contents

Describes the death of a past lover of his caused by a strange man he met in Spain, and his feud with him ending in a duel that caused the man to lose his right arm; asks her if he is still worthy to be her friend; feels that he is not the kind of man she would want to associate with because of this feud that has controlled his past. 9 pages. Autographed letter signed.

Dates

Creation: 1861 November 6

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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