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Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.145 Author/Creator: Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869 Place Written: Marietta, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 12, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Thirza Pearce writes about her position as a schoolteacher. She also refers to the death of someone called McBride.

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

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