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Jeffery, Roberta (fl. 1850-1900) to Aaron Jeffery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.015 Author/Creator: Jeffery, Roberta (fl. 1850-1900) Place Written: Richmond. [Va.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1858 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

Regarding his bad headaches and the well being of the children, a party given for them, Archer's handling of the farm, death of aquaintance [Sandie Parker] from paralysis of the spine.

Parker, Sandie, fl. 1858
Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1858-1900
Jeffery, Robert Archer, fl. 1858-1900

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