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Lewis, Lilla, fl. 1864 to Frances Davenport

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.18 Author/Creator: Lewis, Lilla, fl. 1864 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 June 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.

Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916
Lewis, Lilla, fl. 1864

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