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Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865 to Randall Lee Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.068 Author/Creator: Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Live Oak Forest, [LA] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 15, 1853 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses plantation business. They are still digging ditches in an attempt to make the place healthier. He discusses the debates concerning the annexation of Cuba. Sarah will soon have to make a decision between J.H. (Joseph Humphreys) and T.G.R. (perhaps another suitor for Sarah). Her father will not interfere as he thinks both would make a good match.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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