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30 November 1869

Traux, Betsy, fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that since last October, Traux has heard from neither her husband nor his brother, Jacob Traux. Says she wants to know where her husband is and whether he is sick or dead. Asks if Ogden happens to find him, she has him write to her immediately. The last she heard, her husband and his brother were going to Helena. Asks Ogden to send any word concerning their whereabouts or condition.

GLC06559.128

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