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Weeks, B.K., fl. 1860 to John and Lizzie Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.110 Author/Creator: Weeks, B.K., fl. 1860 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1890 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Writes that it has been a long time since they have written. Discusses family. Includes a note from their sister Em. She discusses news of family and friends.

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