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Abear, Ann S., fl. 1863 Ann S. Abear to Mr and Mrs Worcester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03974.29 Author/Creator: Abear, Ann S., fl. 1863 Place Written: New Ipswich, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Letter from John H. Worcester's former landlady to his parents, sending her sympathies on the news of his death. Includes rousing support for the cause of the Union and liberty.

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

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