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Cleveland, Frances Folsom (1864-1947) to Neal

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.070 Author/Creator: Cleveland, Frances Folsom (1864-1947) Place Written: Princeton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 November 1912 Pagination: 3 p. 20.4 x 13.2 cm Order a Copy

Frances Cleveland offers her nephew condolence on the loss of his child. She urges him to trust in God's plan. She empathizes with his loss by mentioning her thoughts about the age her deceased daughter Ruth would be.

Cleveland, Frances Folsom, 1864-1947

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