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Wallace, L.P., fl. 1851 to Sarah L. Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.064 Author/Creator: Wallace, L.P., fl. 1851 Place Written: Louisville, Ky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 July 1851 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

He is glad to hear that Sarah is feeling better. He suggests that she needs more recreation and exercise.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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