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Stephens, Fannie J., 1854-1920 to Alexander Stephens

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07019 Author/Creator: Stephens, Fannie J., 1854-1920 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1876/10/16 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

"I much rather be at home waiting on your company than be here at this hateful school." Written by Fannie, an ex-slave of Stevens while attending the Normal School at Atlanta University, in Georgia.

Stephens, Fannie J., 1854-1920
Stephens, Quinny, fl. 1876
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

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