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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

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16 September 1864

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

He is hoping he can come home where it is more comfortable...illegible.

GLC08291.19

February 16, 1867

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.

GLC08311.51

January 26, 1867

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

Kulduh is very sick. Charlie comes up with various treatments. mentions Aunt Philena's health as well. thanks Edward for the sweet potatoes.

GLC08311.52

10 July 1865

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Son

She is very glad the war has ended. Cousin Will was appointed surgeon at Ft. Darling.

GLC02743.31

12 October 1861

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Chara

No year. Henry is well. John is mustering in and paying off soldiers. A Mrs. Higgins still has the cup she borrowed. They got a new sewing machine.

GLC08284.133

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