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Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885 to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06253.19 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885 Place Written: Anoka, Minnesota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 December 1908 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

A letter written by Gerrit Van Valkenburgh to his brother. Butler writes about holiday festivities, family affairs, and the weather. The recipient of the letter is believed to be Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh based on colletion context. The letter is signed G. Van Valkenburgh and is beleived to be Franklin's brother Gerrit Smith.

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