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Marchand, Elizabeth L., 1824-1863 to John B. Marchand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02680.04 Author/Creator: Marchand, Elizabeth L., 1824-1863 Place Written: Greensburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 November 1858 Pagination: 4 p. ; 17.2 x 11.4 cm. Order a Copy

Sister says he has not written in over six weeks, inquires how he is doing, and relates family news.

Marchand, Elizabeth L., 1824-1863
Marchand, John Bonnett, 1808-1875

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