Francema Mason - Otis Mason correspondence, 1863-1876, (bulk 1863-1868).

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Francema Mason - Otis Mason correspondence, 1863-1876, (bulk 1863-1868).

Correspondence, mainly addressed to Francema Mason, including letters from her husband during his Civil War service with the 129th Illinois Infantry in the South.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7661233

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