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15 May 1864

Grant, L.A., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1864. Offers sympathy to Frances for the loss of her husband in battle. Says that she can take consolation from the fact that he was a Christian and that he died for a glorious cause.

GLC03523.09.09

10 July 1864

Grant, L.A., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to frances Davenport dated July 10, 1864. Contains a long quotation from L.A. Grant letter regarding George Davenport.

GLC03523.09.36

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