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Thompson, Ruth Brown (1829-1904) to Alexander Milton Ross

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03007.56.19.01 Author/Creator: Thompson, Ruth Brown (1829-1904) Place Written: South Pasadena, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 February 1894 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross dated February 19, 1894. Discussing saving his articles and adding his photograph to her album. Includes plant cuttings. Author and recipient deduced from content and previous correspondence.

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904
Ross, Alexander Milton, 1832-1897
Adams, Anne Brown, 1843-1926

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