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Sarah, fl. 1849-1850 to Everett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06573.03 Author/Creator: Sarah, fl. 1849-1850 Place Written: South Dartmouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 1849 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.4 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to her friend using a new pen she is sure will make a difference. Expresses her loneliness without him and says she only lives when they are together and apologizes for inquiring about a possible marriage. She plainly explains that she would like to know where their relationship is going and that if he was more communicative, it would prevent much mental anguish.

Everett, fl. 1849-1850
Sarah, fl. 1849-1850

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