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Donnell, Rebecca to Bro and Neph

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.146 Author/Creator: Donnell, Rebecca Place Written: Greensburg, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 February 1862 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

describes the health of various family members and friends, and admonishes Dick [her brother?] to remember the eighth commandment.

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