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April 24, 1872

Speakman, Jesse C., fl. 1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. M. Epperly

Informs his cousins that his wife has died of consumption. Asks them to help take care of his three children. Inquires if they have sold their farm yet.

GLC02715.126

29 November 1868

Speakman, Jesse C., fl. 1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. M. Epperly and Mary M. Epperly

Writes that they have written many letters to the Epperlys but have received none in return.

GLC02715.128

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