Gibbs, Alfred, 1823-1868 to Ancient-Asparow grass
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02465.11 Author/Creator: Gibbs, Alfred, 1823-1868 Place Written: Culpepper, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 24.9 cm Order a Copy
Docket indicates that this letter was written in Culpepper, Virginia. Replies to a letter from recipient (Asparow grass is possibly an alias for Fred S. [Cozzens?] whom he calls "Sparrowgrass"). Gives Sparrowgrass detailed and somewhat secretive instructions for traveling to Culpepper.
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