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Archer, Robert (fl. 1840) to Aaron Jeffery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.097 Author/Creator: Archer, Robert (fl. 1840) Place Written: Wytheville, [Va.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 August 1875 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Discussion of Aaron's poor penmanship, the growing of tomatoes, cleaning of Aaron's mother's house [white washing], Richard's [Jeffery] potential as a preacher.

Archer, Robert, fl. 1840-1878
Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1858-1900
Jeffery, Richard Woodlief, 1815-1882

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