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[Three letters from John Brown's family] [Decimalized .01-.03]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06348 Author/Creator: Place Written: Various Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1850-1882 Pagination: 3 items Order a Copy

Three letters from John Brown's family relating to various subjects, mostly family affairs.

Brown, John, 1800-1859

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