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Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Lena

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.052 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 28, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

On stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Signed "Josh," though content and location suggests the author is in fact Eben. Written to Selina, his sister, on the subject of gardens.

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869

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