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Cole, Florence (fl. 1861-) to Frank A. Cole

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08291.06 Author/Creator: Cole, Florence (fl. 1861-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 January 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.

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