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Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859 to sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.102 Author/Creator: Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 October 1858 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister to tell her about the presents that he and their father, Z. Flitner, had brought back from their travels for her and their mother. J. Henry Flitner also writes about spending time with their mother and father.

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