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Capron, Ann E. (fl. 1860-1865) to her cousin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.077 Author/Creator: Capron, Ann E. (fl. 1860-1865) Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 June 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Condolences for the death of her husband [Richard W. Jeffery]. "I know that only Time that great calmer of all great troubles can soothe you enough to listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit, to tell you that God did take him, and at the right time, for we know He can not err..." Continues with news of other loved ones and acquaintances, including William Jeffery.

Jeffery, Robert Archer, fl. 1858-1900
Capron, Ann E., fl. 1865
Jeffery, William, fl. 1865
Jeffery, Richard, ?-1865

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