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S., Edward (fl. 1841) to Caroline Voigt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.216 Author/Creator: S., Edward (fl. 1841) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 July 1841 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 26 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his fiance about his job as an accountant in a shipyard. Discusses seeing her father in Philadelphia. Inquires about family and friends. Proposes they marry and expresses his love for her. Author's last name not provided.

Voigt, Caroline, fl. 1841
S., George, fl. 1841

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