Kell, John McIntosh, 1823-1900 to Carrie Kell
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00684.18 Author/Creator: Kell, John McIntosh, 1823-1900 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 4, 1892 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy
John McIntosh Kell writes to his daughter, Carrie, in reply to a letter from her. He talks about his gardens at length and mentions a drought that makes "travelling on the Rail Road unbearable." He reports the birth of a grandchild named Walton Carroll. Letter written on printed stationery of the Georgia Adjutant General's office. Signed with initials, "Your affectionate Father J.M.K."
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