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Horsfall, Charles G. (fl. 1900-1910) to Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05245.18.01 Author/Creator: Horsfall, Charles G. (fl. 1900-1910) Place Written: Nome, Alaska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 May 1903 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.3 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

He asks his wife if she does not agree that he has been sufficiently punished. He wants to either resume their relationship or end it with a divorce. He is willing to pay for the divorce and some of the children's expenses but will do anything to avoid it and return to family life in Salt Lake City. It is up to her to decide what they will do. He begs her to write to him. With letter to his children also dated 17 May 1903 (see GLC05245.18.02).

Horsfall, Charles, fl. 1900-1910

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