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Winchester, Susan, 1819-? to Maria Breedlove

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.070 Author/Creator: Winchester, Susan, 1819-? Place Written: Castalian Springs, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 February 1820 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Thanks for letter, apology for not answering sooner. "You know my daughter my misfortune, to be entirely without education, else your letters should never remain a week unanswered." Sends family news, plans to visit in the coming summer if possible. Written at Cragfont

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