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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08934.032 Author/Creator: Hale, Aurelia, 1798-? Place Written: Hurricane Prairie, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1832 Pagination: 4 p. : address : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.9 cm Order a Copy

Aurelia is very glad to hear that Sarah managed to avoid the storm. It was followed by a drought, and they were afraid the crops would fail, but there has been rain this week. Her husband, Jefferson, has been trying to find work for Horatio, who has apparently recently been married.

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

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