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Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875 to Aaron Jeffery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.098 Author/Creator: Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1876/08/03 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 17 x 12 cm. Order a Copy

Letter from Aaron's grandfather praising young Aaron's style and the fact that "not a word was misspelt." Also, mentions visiting guests, pleasant weather, and that he doesn't "...know what got into [Aaron's] hens. they stopped laying as soons as you left home. I suppose they are grieving at your absence." Ends with a humorous anecdote about Aaron's dog , Leo, getting himself into "mischief" at the butchers.

Archer, Robert, fl. 1840-1878
Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1858-1900
Jeffery, Richard Woodlief, 1815-1882

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