Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899 to Aaron Jeffery
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.094 Author/Creator: Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899 Place Written: Petersburg, [Va.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1872/12/05 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Reports on the weather in Petersburg (cold with snow) and then goes on to comment on Aaron's studies. He compliments him on his interest in history and philosophy but cautions him not to neglect to also "...study grammar, dictionary & ciphering." Richard also mentions their aquaintance William R. Galt, a photograph received of their cousin Fanny [Timberlake], his confining schedule, and the building of an ice making factory.
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