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McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 to Alida McParlin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02649.16 Author/Creator: McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

McParlin expresses concern over his wife's health and discusses the possibility of going to California after the Civil War.

McParlin, T. A. (Thomas Andrew), 1825-1897
McParlin, Alida Roca, ?-1877

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