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Esther, fl. 1872-1873 to Marco Martin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.48 Author/Creator: Esther, fl. 1872-1873 Place Written: Waterbury, Connecticut Type: Document Date: 15 December 1872 Pagination: Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas Martin dated Waterbury, December 15, 1872 from Esther. Describes family members' health and presents for the children at Christmas.

Note: Marco Martin is formally referred to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

Esther, fl. 1844-1888
Martin, Marco, fl. 1869-1878
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Family
Holidays and Celebrations
Quality of Life
Disease
Health and Medical
Children and Family
Development of the West

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