Van, Al (fl. 1848) to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06253.02 Author/Creator: Van, Al (fl. 1848) Place Written: Prattsburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1848 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 14.4 x 10 cm. Order a Copy
A letter written by A. L. Van Esquire to his cousin Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire describing his experience at law school and the companions he has made while there. Van also makes reference to Franklin's attendance at another law school. Van concludes his letter by mentioning a foot injury. The top and bottom right corners of the third page of this letter are missing with slight text loss.
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