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Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859 to Mary Flitner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.105 Author/Creator: Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Address leaf Date: 27 December 1859 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 24.9 cm Order a Copy

J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister Mary Flitner from the Adams House in Boston, Massachusetts to update her on his travel itinerary. In his letter, Flitner also complains about the lack of options and cost of lodging in his present location. This is the only address leaf found in the collection.

Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859

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