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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09638.16 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1805-1845 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Elizabeth writes to her daughter Eliza, reporting that the trip was easy and she has arrived. She inquires to how Eliza is doing and "hope you are well and not timid if so conquer it my child I heare how distressing it is to your brothers wife."

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

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