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Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Sis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.010 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Palmyra, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 9, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 14.5 cm Order a Copy

He writes to his sister, possibly Selina. He sends a patriotic/religious poem and includes hand-drawn medallions in each corner. Written on blue paper.

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869

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