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Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869 to Papa

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.147 Author/Creator: Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869 Place Written: Marietta, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 27, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 13.1 cm Order a Copy

Thirza Pearce writes about her visits with her nieces and nephews (her father's grandchildren), and provides humorous anecdotes about her nephew Wallie, "the most mischievous grandson you've got."

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

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