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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.49 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: Crow Creek Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

He tells her not send a package because it will cost too much. The company is now healthy for the most part except for one man. He mentions Norton.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Alden, William H., 1844-1918

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