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Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862 to Sir (George Ladd)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03057.06 Author/Creator: Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

She says she is too young to marry. She wants his picture so she can see if he really is good-looking.

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