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Summers, Etta, fl. 1888 to Albert Gillett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.05.24 Author/Creator: Summers, Etta, fl. 1888 Place Written: Scottsburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 May 1888 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

Letter introducing herself to Albert GIllett as a possible wife. Tells him "I am of an affectionate nature, a great lover of home. I like to keep a house nice. I would like to keep my husband clean & nice & to keep my own self clean & tidy...I like to trust & to be trusted to love & be loved." Informs him that she has two girls and is currently working, but would quit her job if he would like. Inquires as to whether or not he has children. Asks him to send a picture of himself.

Summers, Etta, fl. 1888
Gillett, Albert, fl. 1888-1895

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