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Skinkle, Esbon, fl. 1864-1891 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.41 Author/Creator: Skinkle, Esbon, fl. 1864-1891 Place Written: Wiscoy, Minnesota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 1865 Pagination: 3p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his brother. Informs him that he has married and expects many happy days. Discusses the farm and the upcoming spring work. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

Skinkle, Esbon, fl. 1864-1891

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