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J.B.M., fl. 1853 to John Cripps

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.06 Author/Creator: J.B.M., fl. 1853 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 November 1853 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 25 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his friend about his lack of correspondence. Chides Cripps about setting up the San Francisco boys for when they arrive in Mexico. Includes local news and describes the financial burden the ranch has become. Sends his regards to Cripps' mother, if she has yet joined him.

Cripps, John S., fl. 1820-1875
J.B.M., fl. 1853

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