Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859 to sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02669.097 Author/Creator: Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859 Place Written: Mobile Bay, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 17, 1858 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
J. Henry Flitner writes a letter to his sister updating her on the travels of him and their father, Z. Flitner. Both men are in good health and J. Henry Flitner speaks about traveling to the "finest ports" where silks and other goods are abundant.
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