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Octavia, fl. 1864 to my dearest uncle [Miller A. Wright]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.068 Author/Creator: Octavia, fl. 1864 Place Written: Lake Spring, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 August 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

[niece] Judging by the handwriting, it is probable that it is a young girl. Presumably it is written to Miller A. Wright, though his name does not appear anywhere on the letter. Sentimental description of home life. Mother is making Grandpa a "pear" of gloves. "Don't you want a pair?" the writer asks. She and the other children "send…(Miller)…a kiss-and want to see…(him)…soon.'

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