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Kingsbury, Charlotte M., fl. 1864 to Frances Davenport

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.15 Author/Creator: Kingsbury, Charlotte M., fl. 1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.

Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916
Kingsbury, Charlotte M., fl. 1864

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