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Mother (fl. 1860-) to Chara

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.133 Author/Creator: Mother (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Chicago, IL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy

No year. Henry is well. John is mustering in and paying off soldiers. A Mrs. Higgins still has the cup she borrowed. They got a new sewing machine.

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