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Strong, Mary E. to father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.162 Author/Creator: Strong, Mary E. Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 October 1868 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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