Gibson, Tobias (fl. 1861-1865) to Sarah [Gibson] Humphreys
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.087 Author/Creator: Gibson, Tobias (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Oak Forest, [LA] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1858 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he has just arrived and that both the cash crop and the provision crops are doing well. He wishes he could bring surplus hands from Sumners Forest to Live Oak to help with the sugar grinding. He feels guilty about leaving Loula and Hart with her since she has children of her own. The letter is continued on October 8th.
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