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My Wife's Great Grandmother married this guy in 1872 he died 1873 he was in Salem Ma , Second Company of Cadets. This is the letter send to her about her husband dieing.
Second Company of Cabets were the cadets from 1785
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Great Letter. This "Clerk" has the ability to express in written words, the Comforting expression of Love and Grief and Help at a very sad time for this Family. An Awesome Message !!
Yes, A beauty letter.
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Very beautiful and moving, filment.