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Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924 to Jacob Van Valkenburgh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06253.14 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924 Place Written: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 January 1876 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh, describing the weather, education, and family affairs. This letter is written on Waldo and Van Attorneys and Counsellors at Law letterhead.

Daniels, Nicole, fl. 1876

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