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Hale, Aurelia, 1798-? to Sarah W. Hale

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08934.011 Author/Creator: Hale, Aurelia, 1798-? Place Written: Washington, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August 1823 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

This letter talks about a Reverend Mr. Webster, who will be visiting Hartford for a short period of time and who she hopes will deliver this letter in person and make Sarah's acquaintanceship.

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?
Hale, Sarah, 1801-?

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