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Brown, Jason, 1823-1912 to Ruth Brown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06348.01 Author/Creator: Brown, Jason, 1823-1912 Place Written: Akron, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1850 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Inquires if she has been married and discusses family business. Hears rumors that Ruth has been married to a Mr. Thompson, and wishes to know if it is true. In fact, Ruth had married Henry Thompson, a neighbor at North Elba, one month earlier. Also discusses the various movements of members of the family, including John Brown.

Brown, Jason, 1823-1912
Brown, Ruth, 1829-1904
Brown, John, 1800-1859

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