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unknown, fl. 1863-1887; [Note to "Uncle Oscar"]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03766.38 Author/Creator: unknown, fl. 1863-1887; Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: n.d. Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One note addressed to Oscar Calkins from an unidentified sibling and niece. Relates to the niece requesting Oscar visit her and see her new chickens.

Calkins, Oscar, fl. 1864-1888

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