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Phleager, H.D., fl. 1877 to his mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.129 Author/Creator: Phleager, H.D., fl. 1877 Place Written: Raleigh County, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 August 1877 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Apologizes for not having written and tells her the news from the area.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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