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Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910 to My son

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05245.42 Author/Creator: Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910 Place Written: Nome, Alaska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1908/08/17 Pagination: 5 p. : Order a Copy

He is proud that Owen has chosen to go on a church mission. He is sending a $500 draft. He asks if Owen will visit any of he family in England or on Long Island. The plant just bought a small steam engine and steam washer. He asks if Owen's speech has improved. He recently turned 49.

Horsfall, Charles, fl. 1900-1910

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