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Hutson, Charles J. (1842-1902) to Charley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.10 Author/Creator: Hutson, Charles J. (1842-1902) Place Written: Gillisonville, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 01 August 1860 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

States he received Charley's letter and is envious of his student lifestyle since Hutson has to work. He looks forward to when work is done and they can be together again. Mentions a Miss Roche who he is afraid is set to be an old maid. Asks to have Emily write. Letter was finished and dated again on 7 August 1860. Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859.

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

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