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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04194.03 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Letter Date: 11 April 1858 Pagination: 8 p. ; 20.2 x 24.5 cm. Order a Copy

She has lived through another winter in Boston rather than be separated from her husband. On 23 January she presented Mac with another son and heir. Dr. Townshend attended until the arrival of Dr. Holdren. Clark has been ordered to Fort Leavenworth. Miss Bridge hopes Archer will become a captain soon, as Bridge does not want to marry a lieutenant. Mrs. Hays has lost another daughter after her husband left for Fort Snelling. Letter may not be complete.

Moore, John, 1826-1907
Kelly, Mary Moore, 1819-1899

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