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from Mary S. Towne, 5 Oct 1863:

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October 5, 1863
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Letter requesting both information (""when this cruel war is over which will be soon, send your Report of Organization) and acceptance (""give me admission as the first applicant')

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from Mary S. Towne, 8 May 1864

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18697-Service File.jpg
Date
May 8, 1864
Abstract

Letter telling of her mother's recent death and requesting to be informed of a decision on her own admission to the College

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