Tibbits, A. W., fl. 1884-1886 to J. M. Maitland and family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.198 Author/Creator: Tibbits, A. W., fl. 1884-1886 Place Written: Clarksville, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 April 1884 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Reports his nephew was also a candidate for clerk of the county. Expresses dismay at the outcome of the election; "...the only drinking gambling whoring man got it..." Mentions the poor health of one of the horses, "...I think at the next moon she will go blind..." Complains about the quality of the circulars he received. Letter is brown with small holes and fraying on the edges.
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