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Martin, Thomas R., fl. 1869-1882 to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.54 Author/Creator: Martin, Thomas R., fl. 1869-1882 Place Written: Waterbury, Connecticut Type: Letter signed Date: 9 October 1878 Pagination: 4 p. ; 1 envelope ; 20.3 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, October 9, 1878 from Thomas R. Martin. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances; travelling to New York with his father; and requests a recipe for "Chow Chow."

Martin, Marco, fl. 1869-1878
Martin, Thomas R., fl. 1869-1882

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