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Schures, H.B., fl. 1875 to Joseph J. Reynolds

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03614.02.16 Author/Creator: Schures, H.B., fl. 1875 Place Written: San Antonio, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1875 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.8 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy

He jokes that Reynolds must be in a healthy climate judging by the weight of the ladies. He also discusses various improvements to the city including a railroad and a penitentiary.

Schures, H.B., fl. 1875

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