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Berte, fl. 1835 to Elizabeth Blair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03209.27.08 Author/Creator: Berte, fl. 1835 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 25 June 1835 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; 25 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

A friend informs Blair, the daughter of Francis Preston Blair, of the affairs of mutual acquaintances in Washington, D.C. Year estimated based on the use of Blair, Elizabeth's maiden name. "A.G. Brown" was written in the top right corner of the address leaf at a later date.

Lee, Elizabeth Blair, 1818-1906
Berte, fl. 1835
Blair, Francis Preston, 1791-1876

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