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20 June 1865

Lawton, Pyrrus H., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Almira Winchell

Writes to "Mrs. Thankful" Winchell. Written from [Clouds Mill]. Notes that he spends most of his time picking huckleberries. Asks whether Thomas Donahue has returned home yet.

GLC04706.25

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