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Sarah, fl. 1849-1850 to Everett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06573.06 Author/Creator: Sarah, fl. 1849-1850 Place Written: South Dartmouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 December 1850 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Writes to her husband about his lack of correspondence. Expresses great grief over his inability to visit and, more so, his broken promises to see her. Written on blue paper.

Sarah, fl. 1849-1850
Everett, fl. 1849-1850

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