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Conger, Levi P., fl. 1824-1868 to Ann Conger

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04672.07 Author/Creator: Conger, Levi P., fl. 1824-1868 Place Written: Tehama, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 August 1868 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his wife about the lack of correspondence he has received, and desperately wishes to hear from her. Explains that Gurkes Ranch is a 150-acre vineyard and describes all the fruit he has been eating. He wishes he was able to send Ann a basket of fruit. Written at Gurke's Ranch.

Conger, Ann Medam, fl. 1867-1868
Conger, Levi P., fl. 1824-1868

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