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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02618.002 Author/Creator: Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866 Place Written: Auburn Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1860 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

Stafford, Robert, fl. 1837-1866

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