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Maxwell, Celia, fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.300 Author/Creator: Maxwell, Celia, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 14, 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

She mentions various friends: Carry, Mary Harrison, Miss Haller, etc.

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