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Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921 To Frances Davenport

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.16 Author/Creator: Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.

Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916
Stevens, George T., fl. 1864

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