Hale, Aurelia, 1798-? to Horatio Hale
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08934.002 Author/Creator: Hale, Aurelia, 1798-? Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1821 Pagination: 4 p. : address : Height: 20 cm, Width: 24.6 cm Order a Copy
Letter to her brother Horatio upon reaching Savannah. She speaks extensively of their trip from New York, which lasted fifteen days due to their encountering bad weather. She mentions several social engagements she has had since reaching Savannah, and speaks of her plans to travel to Washington County, Georgia.
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