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Unknown to My Dear Friend

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.250 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: River Falls, Wisconsin Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 7, 1875 Pagination: 6 p. ; 18.7 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

She regrets not being able to respond promptly. She comments on the weather and flood damage to her husband's dams. She refers to family members and asks for news about them, hoping that all will come visit her.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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