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Gibson, William P., fl. 1862-1863 [to his sister Mary Humphreys]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.093 Author/Creator: Gibson, William P., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Cincinnati, OH Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 February 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19.5 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

Briefly describes his journey from New York to Cincinnati.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
Gibson, William P., fl. 1862-1863

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