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Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.410 Author/Creator: Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Frederick City, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 14.3 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

He writes that he never knew so many girls in his life. Lately he has been answering to the name A. Stone, with the Maxwell left off and he is introduced this way to girls that have never met him. They then say he looks a lot like Maxwell.

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