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Spencer, Robert C., fl. 1869 to Elias W. Beach

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00919.25.22 Author/Creator: Spencer, Robert C., fl. 1869 Place Written: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 24, 1869 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Addresses Beach as "Brother Elias." Congratulates Beach on his upcoming wedding.

Beach, Elias William, 1841-1921
Spencer, Robert C., fl. 1869

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