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Byers, Ephraim (fl. 1863) to James M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.069 Author/Creator: Byers, Ephraim (fl. 1863) Place Written: Paxton, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 25 cm. Order a Copy

Laments the recent death of his mother. Mentions that he heard that Maitland sold his mill, and asks for the particulars of the sale.

Byers, Ephraim, fl. 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

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