ALS : Elmira Prison, Elmira, N.Y., to his cousin Louis, 1864 Nov. 9.

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ALS : Elmira Prison, Elmira, N.Y., to his cousin Louis, 1864 Nov. 9.

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Gives details of his arrest and confinement as a prisoner of war and asks for help in obtaining his release. With an autograph endorsement by Abraham Lincoln, 8 December 1864, directing that Harris be released on taking the loyalty oath of 8 December 1863.

1 item (3 p.) ; 20 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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