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Hutson, Richard W., 1788-1866 to Emmeline Colcock

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.30 Author/Creator: Hutson, Richard W., 1788-1866 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861 Pagination: 2p. + env. Order a Copy

Gives his blessing to the engagement of his son Charles J. Hutson to Colcock. Their engagement is also discussed in GLC08165.28 and GLC08165.30.

Hutson, Richard Woodward, 1788-1866
Colcock, Emmeline, 1841-1861
Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

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