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Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 to Elizabeth Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04189.05 Author/Creator: Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863 Place Written: Ellicott's Mills, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/10/2 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope. Order a Copy

He received the letter she mailed yesterday (10/1/1862). He has only received one of four letters she sent. He gives her instructions concerning the "Post Office Matter" and how to file returns for stamps. In response to her complaint that he does not write enough, he states that he sent an number of letters, "[B]ut I see you are just like you used to be that is you must have something to find fault off [sic] but I take it all in good part . . . ." He hopes she will eventually receive the letters.

Smith, David V.M., fl. 1862-1863
Smith, Elizabeth, fl. 1862-1863
Smith, Charles, fl. 1862-1863
Smith, John M., fl. 1862-1863

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