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Goold, Theodore, 1844-? to John S. Goold

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.05.11 Author/Creator: Goold, Theodore, 1844-? Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 28.5 x 23.2 cm. Order a Copy

Tells his father that they have not been paid yet, but will send the remainder of his money to Uncle Francis. Letter discusses the mild winter they are having and what will happen at the farm in the spring. States that the letter is short because he must go on guard soon.

Goold, Theodore B., 1844-?
Goold, John S., fl. 1816-1865

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