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S., Edward, fl. 1841 to Caroline Voigt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.216 Author/Creator: S., Edward, fl. 1841 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 16, 1841 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 26 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his fiancé about his job as an accountant in a shipyard. Discusses seeing her father in Philadelphia and inquires about family and friends. He proposes they marry and expresses his love for her. Author's last name not provided.

Voigt, Caroline, fl. 1841
S., George, fl. 1841

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