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Olivia, ? to her sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.178 Author/Creator: Olivia, ? Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1852-1902 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.6 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Dated 27 March. She describes Albany. She says it is old and foggy, too old for a yankee. Though she formed a very good opinion of the people. She describes a waterfall

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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