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Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 to Aaron Jeffery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.095 Author/Creator: Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 Place Written: Wytheville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1873/08/14 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the health of Mrs. Gibbons and others, Mary's upcoming wedding, and other small happenings. Requests that Aaron "...say a lesson or read something every day."

Archer, Robert, fl. 1840-1878
Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1858-1900

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