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Oakley, Adile, fl. 1889 to [Johnston] Livingston re: a letter mentioning his father's name

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04175 Author/Creator: Oakley, Adile, fl. 1889 Place Written: Garden City, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1889/01/22 Pagination: 3p. 17.6 x 11.4 cm Order a Copy

Adile states that he has enclosed a letter that announces [Johnston's] father's name, as he believes he would appreciate possessing such an item.

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