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Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893 to A. M. Flinn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04573.06 Author/Creator: Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893 Place Written: Point Lookout, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

He received the sad news of his little sister's death. He asks about the cause of her death and the length of her illness. He did not receive a check his father sent to him. Signed: "your son William."

Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893

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