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Swift, A. J., fl. 1890-1900 to Aaron Jeffery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.142 Author/Creator: Swift, A. J., fl. 1890-1900 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1901/06/15 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Apologizes for not writing sooner but his loss of sight made writing very difficult and his life very miserable. He enquires about the well-being of his "dear Cousin," reports that Mag has been sick with "cold pains in all her limbs" [symptoms of malaria] and the prospects for leaving New Orleans for Alabama on the advice of their doctor who claims that a "change of air" will cure "Mag's" malaria. Mentions news of family and aquaintances.

Ferguson, W.G., fl. 1901

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