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Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.019 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 11, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

In his letter, he discusses plants. Written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
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