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Baucom, B., fl. 1987 to Mr. and Mrs. Davis Wetmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09573.01.31 Author/Creator: Baucom, B., fl. 1987 Place Written: Roscoe, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 July 1987 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 15.2 x 17. 7 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Davis and Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 4, 1987. She writes that the weather is cool and the birds have begun migrating. She looks forward to seeing them.

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988
Wetmore, Harry Davis, Jr., 1907-1995
Baucom, B., fl. 1987

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