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Breckenridge, W.L., fl. 1856 to his sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.079 Author/Creator: Breckenridge, W.L., fl. 1856 Place Written: Sunny Side Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1856 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

The "Old Lady's" health has improved but her memory is slipping. He thinks his trip to Texas has greatly improved his health.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
Breckenridge, W.L., fl. 1856

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