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Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 to George R. Booth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.42 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 Place Written: Franklin, PA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1868 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 14 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He promises to bring him and his mother to Franklin as soon as the railroad is in better order.

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