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Box 2

 Container

Contains 1 Result:

Letter from Morse to his Mother, November 27, 1861

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 79
Scope and Contents

Morse discusses packing up to travel to Memphis. He wishes to finally 'assist' the country and defend our rights. He acknowledges that he gave up many opportunities at home to take a more dangerous path because it was the 'path of duty'. He describes a camp song written for them by a band member.

Morse's location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dates: November 27, 1861