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Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854 to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09638.08 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1839 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 26 x 19.7cm. Order a Copy

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Elizabeth, calling her Eliza. She writes that the journey to Albany was quite comfortable thanks to Eliza's procuring her the best berth. She also reports that Eliza's nephew Alexander was very kind and he is taking good care of her.

Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854
Holly, Elizabeth Hamilton, 1799-1859

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