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Manuscripts

Cross-Written Letter

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Letter written both horizontally and vertically, from Catherine Steel of Genesee, Wisconsin to her sister-in-law Lilias.

Date Created:
October 31, 1858
Creator:
Steel, Catherine

Publication Information

Creator Steel, Catherine
Date Created October 31, 1858

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 22 x 28 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Thomas Steel papers, 1660,1762,1834-1909
Call Number Wis Mss 51PB

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JJI
Legacy ID
WHi 56972

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