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Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 to Lizzie Ellicott

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00644 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 17, 1853 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 22 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

Chastises her lightly for not replying to his note and gift sooner. Mentions that he was in Syracuse, New York and visited Gerrit Smith in Petersboro where he also gave a speech. Hopes to visit in July.

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Ellicott, Lizzie, fl. 1853
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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