Van Valkenburgh, Robert B. (fl. 1849) to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06253.03 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Robert B. (fl. 1849) Place Written: Poughkeepsie, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1849 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.9 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
A letter written by Robert B. Van Valkenburgh to his younger brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter Robert speaks about family affairs, including his mother and young brothers who are now living in Michigan. Robert also speaks of Franklin's schooling and asks a series of questions regarding his goals and ambitions. The name of the author was determined based on other letters in the collection. Michigan is believed to be the location of Franklin's mother's new home based on letter GLC06253.01.
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