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S., S.I. to Johnston Livingston re: advice regarding a romantic interest

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04099 Author/Creator: S., S.I. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [n.y.]/11/01 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 24.7 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Johnston's cousin advises him to write a letter to a girl he is in love with. She also derides an aquaintance of theirs as a "Yankee," and states that she is on her way to the Liberty Pole. With ALS to Johnston from "E.E.G." on p.2. The letter expresses concern regarding Johnston's proximity to a cholera epidemic.

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