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Winchester, Susan, 1819-? to Maria Breedlove

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.066 Author/Creator: Winchester, Susan, 1819-? Place Written: Castalian Springs, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1819 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Reply to letters of Maria and her husband. Mrs. Winchester is happy that they and the new baby are well, but is anxious about the unhealthy conditions in New Orleans. Written at Cragfont .

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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