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Allen, Eliza, fl. 1864 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02156.22 Author/Creator: Allen, Eliza, fl. 1864 Place Written: Adrian, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

Addressed only to her "Respected friend."

Allen, Eliza, fl. 1864

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