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Wright, Lizzie, fl. 1860 to John Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.089 Author/Creator: Wright, Lizzie, fl. 1860 Place Written: Oberlin, OH Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 September 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 12.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Gives Weeks "permission" to call her at any time he deems proper.

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