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Daniell, fl. 1831-1901 to Johnston Livingston re: romantic predicament

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04180 Author/Creator: Daniell, fl. 1831-1901 Place Written: Gainesville, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [n.y.]/07/11 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 31.2 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Daniell writes that he is currently involved in a love affair with a certain woman whom he would like to propose to. However, he fears that there is a chance she would reject him, which would be an unbearable wound to his confidence.

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