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Braithwaite, Ann (fl. 1862-1865) to Isora Skinkle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.42 Author/Creator: Braithwaite, Ann (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1867 Pagination: 2p. : envelope ; 19.4 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Writes of a lady named Emma getting married. Discusses the importance of always remaining holy. Writes, "do not let your earthly lover draw your heart from the heavenly." Wishes her and her new family well. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. The letter does not list a date; date was taken from the envelope.

Braithwaite, Ann, fl. 1862-1865
Skinkle, Isora fl. 1860-1868

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