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Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866) to Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02618.013 Author/Creator: Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866) Place Written: Davis Fort Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 January 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 27 x 21.6 cm. Order a Copy

Talks of the snow again. Mentions that he will get married when his time is out. Says the clothes he has are sufficient.

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