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Nichols, A.A., fl. 1861-1901 to Owen Horsfall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05245.54 Author/Creator: Nichols, A.A., fl. 1861-1901 Place Written: Nome, Alaska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 21, 1910 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Nichols is writing for Owen's Father saying that clothes he is sending to his father should wait for Spring, and not to send it over the land during winter since it will take too long. Also that he will be dissapointed not to be able to write but the steamer (the Queen) is leaving early. Written at Fort Davis

Horsfall, Charles, fl. 1900-1910
Horsfall, Owen, fl. 1900-1910

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