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Libby, fl. 1864 to Nellie Coit

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.315 Author/Creator: Libby, fl. 1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Libby writes that she has just returned from spending time with her Uncle Charlie's family at the seaside. Gives news and asks about many family and friends…

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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