Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854 to James Alexander Hamilton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09638.12 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1846 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 21.4 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy
Elizabeth writes to her son James Alexander that she will be with him soon. She also mentions the Mexican American war writing "Boston and Philadelphia have been much excited with this half national saw & Half war. May it not bring half Union."
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