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[to Joseph Humphreys]

Recipient inferred from content. He encourages his son to get the best education possible. He speculates on all the different occupations he could have had.

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to Tobias Gibson

Gibson has gone to Louisiana to try to build his fortune. The letter discusses parenting and education at great length.

GLC04501.049

[to Sarah Gibson]

He wants Sarah to spend a year in Philadelphia and another in New York to finish her education. By the time she finishes school, the new house in Lexington and the plantation in Louisiana should be completed. Continued 2/8/1846.

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to her brother Tobias Gibson

She describes her trip from New Orleans. Also discusses news of family and friends.

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to her brother Tobias Gibson

Extends an invitation for Tobias to visit. Writes news of family and friends. She adds the rather intriguing remark: "Mrs. Fishback I think has forgotten her fathers [sic] land, her Lincoln kin."

GLC04501.053