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Winchester, Susanah, 1818-? to Maria Breedlove

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.061 Author/Creator: Winchester, Susanah, 1818-? Place Written: Castalian Springs, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1819 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Received Maria's letter and presents. Sends news of Maria's brothers and sisters. Written at Cragfont.

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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