Letter, 1842 January 27, Providence, Rhode Island, to Lydia Sigourney, Hartford, Conn.

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Letter, 1842 January 27, Providence, Rhode Island, to Lydia Sigourney, Hartford, Conn.

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Recalls the hazards of their journey from Paris to London; discusses the problems of placing her Greek boys in this country and suggests that they be put in the care of virtuous parents where they now are.

4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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