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1850

G., Mattie, fl. 1815-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily

Describes toys recently received for Christmas. The author is a cousin of the recipient. Docketed "Blair Lee, Esq.," indicating that the author and recipient were related to Francis Preston Blair Lee, a Senator, lawyer, and social reformer from Maryland.

GLC03209.27.11

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