Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865 to Preston Gibson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.067 Author/Creator: Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Lexington, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 July 1852 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
He urges Preston to do something with his life. Writes that uncle William is ill, his daughter Loula has worms, and Hart and Claude are on their way home. He concludes by commenting on the pageantry of Mr. Clay's funeral.
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