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Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866) to sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02618.001 Author/Creator: Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866) Place Written: Auburn Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 February 1860 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

Stafford, Robert, fl. 1837-1866

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