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Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) to Annis, Lida and Johnny

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.43 Author/Creator: Wells, Edmund C. (fl. 1864-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865 Pagination: 2 p. + envelope ; 13.7 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.

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