Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit Smith (fl. 1905) to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06253.16 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit Smith (fl. 1905) Place Written: Cedar, Minnesota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 October 1905 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.3 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
A letter written by Gerrit Van Valkenburgh to his brother, Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gerrit expounds Christian doctrine and speaks of local involvement during the Civl War. There is a large purple stamp in the upper left hand corner of the first page. This letter is written on two spererate pieces of paper. There are small tears along the creases at the bottom of both pages. The letter is signed by a G. Van Valkenburgh. It is believed that G. is Franklin's brother Gerrit Smith.
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