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Jennie, fl. 1859-1897 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.391 Author/Creator: Jennie, fl. 1859-1897 Place Written: Staten Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 11.5 cm, Width: 17.2 cm Order a Copy

She complains this is the most lonesome place she has ever been and they couldn't hire her to stay another Sunday.

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