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Leah, fl. 1883-1884 to Very Dear Cousin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.195 Author/Creator: Leah, fl. 1883-1884 Place Written: Exton, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1883 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 25.7 cm Order a Copy

Letter addressed "Very Dear Cousin." Inquires about the state of their livestock. Discusses the difficulty of getting to church. Asks about the neighbors. Mentions she and Rachel had to turn down an appeal to donate funds for the purchase of a black dress for Aunt Phoebe to wear. Letter is signed "Leah."

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