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Frank, fl. 1852 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04188.14 Author/Creator: Frank, fl. 1852 Place Written: Talcahuano Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 18, 1852 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Tells his mother about a gunning hike he went on and a dinner party he attended. Also talks about how much healthier he seems to be now, which he says is the result of excersize and climate

McKean family

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