Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924 to J. Van Valkenburgh
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00686.22 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924 Place Written: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 3, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.3 x 12.9 cm. Order a Copy
On Waldo, Ody & Van law firm stationery. Written by Frank to his father in Michigan. Says he received his father's letter of 28 June 1865 with the $50 for Libbie. Says they fed 850 returned soldiers last night and are consequently tired. Sends along family news. Says his father will probably have vistors soon. Wants his mother and father to visit. Mentions that Gerrit, his twin brother, is in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and has been sick.
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