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Aunt Lizzie (fl. 1862-) to Annie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09354.01 Author/Creator: Aunt Lizzie (fl. 1862-) Place Written: Salem, MA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 February 1862 Pagination: 4 p. + envelope ; 26 x 24.2 cm. Order a Copy

sad to hear about Sister Margo's death. writes that they have had had snow. updates her with news about the baby.

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