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Cherry, Lydia, fl. 1864 to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.146 Author/Creator: Cherry, Lydia, fl. 1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 24.9 cm Order a Copy

Addresses the letter "Dear Cousin Jo's." Reports there are a few cases of small pox in the neighborhood. Replies to his inquiry about Bell, "I think she is a real good girl and knows how to do any kind of work, she will make a good wife..." Reports she expects to get married next May and wants him to attend the wedding, even if he needs to get a furlough. Letter is signed "Cousin Lydia." The last name of Cherry is assumed based on other cousins' last name, but not confirmed.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Cherry, Lydia, fl. 1864

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