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Frank, fl. 1852 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04188.10 Author/Creator: Frank, fl. 1852 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August- 20 August 1852 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

An update to his mother on what has happened since his last letter. It is actuall 3 letters written after on another.

McKean family

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