Letter to Mr. Botta, Saturday and Mrs. Townsend, Aug. 13 / J.B. Frémont. [between 1855 and 1857-186-?]

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Letter to Mr. Botta, Saturday and Mrs. Townsend, Aug. 13 / J.B. Frémont. [between 1855 and 1857-186-?]

Letter to Mr. Botta, on her stationery, accepting an invitation, but without Mr. Fremont. Mentions a "little snow", an engagement on Staten Island, and a surprise visit from her father. Letter to Mrs. Townsend on personal and political matters. She mentions General Brooke, Conkling and Curtis, and Toombs.

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