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Flitner, Z., fl. 1860 to daughter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.091 Author/Creator: Flitner, Z., fl. 1860 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 May 1860 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Z. Flitner writes a letter to his daughter informing her that he will not be able to return home for the summer. Flitner also tells his daughter that he wants her to make sure the younger children remain in school because he does not want them to grow ignorant.

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