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Davis, Reuben, fl. 1862 to Edward H. Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.010 Author/Creator: Davis, Reuben, fl. 1862 Place Written: Harrisville, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Edward Ogden, Sarah Ogden's husband. Asks Mr. Ogden to mail him a check payable to his name. Adds that his health has improved since he returned home. Envelope includes "T. Morris Perot & CO..." letterhead which includes a mortar & pestle with the saying, "In Medicines, Quality is of the first Importance." The stamp has been clipped from the envelope.

Davis, Reuben, fl. 1862
Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1853-1865

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