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Gibson, Claude, fl. 1852-1858 to Tobias Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.065 Author/Creator: Gibson, Claude, fl. 1852-1858 Place Written: Andover, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1852 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

He is preparing for examinations and does not have time to write very often. He tells of a dream which he believes means he should learn to play the flute.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
Gibson, Claude, fl. 1852-1858

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