[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867]

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A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 25, 1867. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway informs Loriette that he is studying as much as possible to pass the examining board, and asks Loriette to pray that he will be prepared to face the board. Redway mentions that he has heard from Chittenden, and asks if Loriette has heard from Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The … continued below

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[2] p. ; 20 cm. x 12.5 cm.

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Redway, Hamilton K. May 25, 1867.

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A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 25, 1867. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway informs Loriette that he is studying as much as possible to pass the examining board, and asks Loriette to pray that he will be prepared to face the board. Redway mentions that he has heard from Chittenden, and asks if Loriette has heard from Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta.

Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.

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[2] p. ; 20 cm. x 12.5 cm.

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[1] p. ; 7.5 cm. x 13 cm.

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  • May 25, 1867

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Redway, Hamilton K. [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867], letter, May 25, 1867; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth186780/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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