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Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865 [to Sarah Gibson Humphreys]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.104 Author/Creator: Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Lexington, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

He discusses social activities in Lexington. He also instructs Sarah to forward his letters if she and Mr. Humphreys cannot come to Lexington.

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