Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865 to Carrie
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02596.09 Author/Creator: Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 December 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 9.9 x 9.8 cm. Order a Copy
[to Carrie, his daughter] No date on the letter, date is from the envelope. Carrie is usefully employed in mending her apron; Bettes is glad that she is making herself useful. Tells her to help out her mother as much as she can, to not quarrel with her brother, and to not bother her Grandmother. Concludes the letter by telling her to be a good girl.
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