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Flitner, J. Henry (fl. 1859) to sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.101 Author/Creator: Flitner, J. Henry (fl. 1859) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 September 1858 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25.1 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

J. Henry Flitner writes a letter to his sister to tell her that he has safely make it to New York from Leghorn (Livorno), Italy. It appears that J. H. Flitner goes by his middle name, Henry, based on his signature on this letter.

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