Antiques Roadshow

Appraisal: Walt Whitman Civil War Letter

Preview: Season 19 Episode 23 | 3m 6s

In The Civil War Years special, Ken Gloss appraises a Walt Whitman Civil War letter.

Aired: 10/25/15

Rating: TV-G

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