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Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865 to his wife Louisiana B. Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.060 Author/Creator: Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Live Oak, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1850 Pagination: 4 p. : address : docket ; 25.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

He writes that due to the heat and a recent dry spell, the river is not high enough to let boats pass therefore, Louisiana will not be able to join the family. The younger boys are learning the "sugar business". He has heard from Randall, who is at South Hampton, but not from Hart. He sends his love to Sarah and Loula.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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