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Lucas, F. H. (fl. 1864) to Mary Blackman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02159.15 Author/Creator: Lucas, F. H. (fl. 1864) Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Written from Knight Hospital. Informs Mary that her son Francis is getting better.

Lucas, F. H., fl. 1864
Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

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