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"And like said Jimmy when he had his quiet play spell..."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.016 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 8 cm Order a Copy

Seems to be about a child playing who later has to clean up. Other side features illustration showing little boy asking his grandma if she needs help.

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