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Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869 to Father and Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.152 Author/Creator: Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 19, 1869 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses teaching. The letter is written from "Shiloh," but no state name is given.

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