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M., Gillet, fl. 1893 to Albert Gillett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.05.30 Author/Creator: M., Gillet, fl. 1893 Place Written: Lowells [Caverns] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 December 1893 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his father about school tax, informing him that it is $1.70, which he would like him to pay. Reports to him about a number of deaths that have occurred. Envelope addressed to A. Gillett in Ravenna, Ohio.

Gillett, M., fl. 1893
Gillett, Albert, fl. 1888-1895

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