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Esther, fl. 1844-1888 to Marco Martin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.13 Author/Creator: Esther, fl. 1844-1888 Place Written: Waterbury, Connecticut Type: Letter signed Date: 5 November Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 17.6 cm, Width: 11.9 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, November 5th. Sender's full name has been torn off. Mentions that her son, Charly was diagnosed with scarlet fever; news of the wedding of their cousin, Ella and provides updates of other family members.

Note: Marco Martin is commonly addressed to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin.

Martin, Charly, fl. 1844-1888
Martin, Marco, fl. 1869-1878
Esther, fl. 1844-1888
Ella, fl. 1844-1888

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