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Esther, fl. 1872-1873 to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.53 Author/Creator: Esther, fl. 1872-1873 Place Written: Waterbury, Connecticut Type: Letter signed Date: 7 March 1873 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope ; 17.9 x 12.1 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, March 7, 1873, from Esther. Gives updates of parents who came to visit; that she made a cover for a rocking chair and other social engagements.

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