Newton Augustus Morris letter 1 August 1912.

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Newton Augustus Morris letter 1 August 1912.

The collection consists of one letter written by Newton Augustus Morris, during his campaign for re-election to Judge of the Superior Courts of the Blue Ridge Circuit on Marietta, Georgia.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7123283

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