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Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 to his father Tobias Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.011 Author/Creator: Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 Place Written: Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he is on the way to Columbus, Kentucky. He also stopped in Memphis to visit relatives. Discusses his sister Louly's health.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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