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Childs, E.S., fl. 1870 to Friend Scott

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.45 Author/Creator: Childs, E.S., fl. 1870 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 17 July 1870 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to "Friend Scott" dated Aiken, July 17, 1870 from E.S. [Childs]. Describes foliage, weather, and progress on building a shanty. Gives opinion of hired workers referring to one as a "numscull."

Childs, E.S., fl. 1870

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