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Hunter, G. (fl. 1860) to James and Nancy Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.024 Author/Creator: Hunter, G. (fl. 1860) Place Written: Caernarvon, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 January 1860 Pagination: 4 p. ; 16.3 x 26.3 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that he is enjoying good health and weather and that his brother's farm has been sold.

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
Maitland, Ann Mast, fl. 1860

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