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Unknown to Frank A. Cole

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08291.01 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: Pagination: 3 p. ; 25.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.

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