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Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924 to Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06253.11 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924 Place Written: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his mother Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh. Franklin wished his mother a Happy Birthday. The letter notes that Franklin sent his mother a present, which is not in the collection. This letter is written on Waldo, Ody, and Van Attorneys and Counsellors at Law letterhead.

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