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15 October 1863
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
to William L. Starkey [?]
Has received his letter and states "Certainly, certainly, add my name to the list of subscribers." Comments that he was friends with the writer's father.
GLC07483.20
26 March 1864
to Susan A. Doughty
Sends his autograph in reply to a request. Ends with "May you see many Happy years!" On gold paper.
GLC07483.21
15 December 1864
to Mrs. Showbergh [?]
Recipient's name is illegible. Gives his condolences for her husband, Henry R. Showbergh's [?] death.
GLC07483.22
7 January 1867
to C[?] Van W[?]
Asks recipient to send money to England because his daughter is spending a year in Europe. Recipient's name is illegible.
GLC07483.23
20 August 1868
to E.L. Wyler [?] Esq.
Recipient's name is illegible. Mentions Ulysses S. Grant/ Schuyler Colfax running for president/ vice president in the election of 1868 and states he is in support of them.
GLC07483.24
19 July 1868
to J.A. Spencer
Expresses his thanks for Spencer's condolences on the death of his child.
GLC07483.25
no date
Buttre, John Chester (1821-1893)
[Gerrit Smith]
Bust portrait engraving of Gerrit Smith with printed signature below image.
GLC07483.26
12 September 1861
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
Written onboard a steamer. He describes Fort Hattera where they met two schooners on their way to Philadelphia. They have captured five vessels since the boys have been there. He describes the island as the one that Robinson Crusoe lived on. The...
GLC07705.021
Unknown
Annie Lisle
Down near the wavering willows/'Neath the Sunbeams's Smile...
GLC07705.402
30 August 1864
Charlie (fl. 1861-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He thanks Richard for the knife he requested. He saw Mattie last night and had a great time. Asks Richard if he can get a copy of "Fanny Hill."
GLC07705.422
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