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Simmons, Addie, fl. 1860 to Sarah [Mason]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.001 Author/Creator: Simmons, Addie, fl. 1860 Place Written: Cuyhoga County, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 February 1860 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 18.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that she attended a New Year's Eve party. Reports that she has been employed as a second cook for the Newburg Asylum and is enjoying her employment.

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