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Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865 to Dear Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02182.04 Author/Creator: Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Otter River Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 August 1858 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He talks about his upcoming wedding and various people he's invited. He asks several favors of his brother.

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