Gibson, Gibson, fl. 1846-1850 to his brother Tobias Gibson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.059 Author/Creator: Gibson, Gibson, fl. 1846-1850 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 8, 1850 Pagination: 4 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Gibson tries to prepare his brother for his wife's (Louisiana Gibson) death, as she is gravely ill. He also discuss failures on his plantations and the education of his children.
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