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Coleman, R.J., fl. 1874-1884 to the students of the Medical College of Virginia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.112 Author/Creator: Coleman, R.J., fl. 1874-1884 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1884/02/03 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Thank you letter for the gift of fruits and flowers the class sent to him while he was ill in bed. A pencil inscription at the end of the letter reads: "Died March 4th / [18]84".

Coleman, J.R., fl. 1884

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