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Flitner, M.E., fl. 1860 to daughter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.083 Author/Creator: Flitner, M.E., fl. 1860 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1857 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

M. E. Flitner writes to her daughter about how her trip is progressing, mentioning that she was supposed to leave for Richmond on Tuesday, but the weather is detaining her. Flitner goes on to write that she hopes to be with her daughter again soon and that she has a gift for her when she returns.

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