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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08934.046 Author/Creator: Hale, Aurelia, 1798-? Place Written: Mobile, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 June 1836 Pagination: 4 p. : address : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Aurelia is having trouble with her "domestic affairs," including two slaves running away. She also speaks about her husband's business and their brother James.

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

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