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Risley, Sam D., fl. 1889 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.166 Author/Creator: Risley, Sam D., fl. 1889 Place Written: Fort Meade, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 11, 1889 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

He describes Fort Meade and Florida as a comfortable subtropical climate, with orange crops and roses.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Risley, Sam D., fl. 1889

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