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Flitner, M.E., fl. 1860 to children

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.081 Author/Creator: Flitner, M.E., fl. 1860 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 October 1857 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.2 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

M. E. Flitner writes to her children from Boston, Massachusetts. Flitner is enjoying her time in Boston and finds herself in good health. She also mentions that Captain Bailey went to church with them in the past week.

Bailey, Jacob, fl. 1813
Flitner, M.E., fl. 1860

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