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Coleman, Henry, fl. 1865 to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.160 Author/Creator: Coleman, Henry, fl. 1865 Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 February 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 25 cm. Order a Copy

Addresses letter "Dear Friend Joseph." Reports on the growth of his pets. Informs Joseph that Joseph's brother Grier has four nice sheep. Says a neighbor died of consumption. Letter appears to be written by a very young boy.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Coleman, Henry, fl. 1865

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