Mary Hedges Hubbard correspondence, 1854-1859 (bulk 1859).

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Mary Hedges Hubbard correspondence, 1854-1859 (bulk 1859).

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Eight letters, all dated Springfield, Ill., six of which were written by Mary Hedges Hubbard while visiting her uncle Joel Matteson, the former governor, and his family. The remaining letters were written by Matteson (Oct. 20, 1858, inviting Mary to come for a visit), and his daughter Lydia (Oct. 2, 1854, describing life during her father's tenure as governor).

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