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Booth, H., fl. 1855-1856 to Thomas R. Booth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.61 Author/Creator: Booth, H., fl. 1855-1856 Place Written: New Castle, DE Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 January 1856 Pagination: 4 p. ; 11.2 x 17.5 cm. Order a Copy

The cold weather has made his hands terribly chapped and it is difficult for him to write. He gives the news of family and friends like Julia, Brandy, Maria and Liz.

Booth, H., fl. 1855-1856

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