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Autograph letter signed

to Alexander M. Ross

3 November 1896

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

Discusses declining health of herself and Ross. Wonders if they will meet in the next life, and if they will recognize each other. Tells him to ignore those who slander him, "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and say all manner of evil...

GLC03007.45
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Alexander M. Ross

January 31, 1897

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

Praises Ross, thanks him for his friendship, and wishes they could see each other. Talks of beautiful California weather and geography. Worries that her husband, Henry Thompson, may not have long to live.

GLC03007.46
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Autograph letter signed

to Alexander M. Ross

6 April 1897

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

Wishes to know the cause of his grief, which he mentioned in a previous letter. Hopes he will visit California, and that they can finally meet. Wishes to introduce him to her grandson, who also has a strong love of nature. Discusses other family...

GLC03007.47
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Autograph letter signed

to Alexander M. Ross

12 May 1899

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

She and all of her family hope that Ross will come to visit them. Praises him for his tireless work for others. Says she never met Lucretia Mott, nor Harriet Tubman, but admires them both and says of Tubman "what an old soldier she has been....

GLC03007.48
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Autograph letter signed

to Norman Ross

6 March 1898

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

One letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to Norman Ross dated March 6, 1898. Discusses the death of his father and their relationship. Acknowledges that they are strangers but, due to her closeness to his father, feels that they in fact know each other...

GLC03007.56.02
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Autograph letter signed

to Alexander Milton Ross

15 November 1892

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

One letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross dated November 15, 1892. Discussing family news and their correspondence, a visit from a mutual friend and money he had sent her previously.

GLC03007.56.04.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Alexander Milton Ross

January 28, 1895

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

One letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross dated January 28, 1895. Discussing his health and thanking him for the help he has given them over the years. Discusses mutual acquaintances and a friend's bad marriage and possible visits...

GLC03007.56.07
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Alexander Milton Ross

16 November 1896

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

One letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross dated November 16, 1896. Discusses her father and the help Alexander has given them and his future visit. Includes pressed leaves.

GLC03007.56.08.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Alexander Milton Ross

15 May 1897

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

One letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross dated May 15, 1897. The letter is missing the first two pages. Discusses the health of Mr Thompson and thanks him for some flower cuttings.

GLC03007.56.09
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Autograph letter signed

to unknown

1890.

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

One undated letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to an unknown recipient. Discusses family and her brother John Jr., who appears to have died. Letter is posibly to Alexander Milton Ross.

GLC03007.56.12

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