Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Mother, fl. 1860-1867 to Maria

Order a pdf of this item here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08311.52 Author/Creator: Mother, fl. 1860-1867 Place Written: Herrick Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 January 1867 Pagination: 2 p. + envelope ; 13.6 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Kulduh is very sick. Charlie comes up with various treatments. mentions Aunt Philena's health as well. thanks Edward for the sweet potatoes.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources