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Swain, Julius Marshall (1835-1911) to Horace

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.10.06 Author/Creator: Swain, Julius Marshall (1835-1911) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.7 x 12.9 cm. Order a Copy

Written to his son Horace, from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Encourages him to study well and be good. Lists several maxims to live by, and encourages him not to smoke.

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1911

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