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Brown, Stewart, fl. 1871-1881 to Frances B. Shiras

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.10 Author/Creator: Brown, Stewart, fl. 1871-1881 Place Written: South Dakota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 May 1871 Pagination: 3 p. ; 17.8 x 22.6 cm. Order a Copy

Indicates he has sent a $50 wedding gift to Daniel Hemans and sends his well-wishes.

Shiras, Frances B., 1814-?
Brown, Stewart, fl. 1871-1881

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