Autograph Letter, signed from Laurinda C. Whitney to Flora Payne Whitney , congratulating her on her engagement to Mrs. Whitney's son William

by Laurinda Collins Whitney

$400 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

Signed

Near Fine, with original envelope. Item #221363 Mrs. Whitney expresses some reservations about the suddeness of her son's engagement, but welcomes Flora to the family: May you never have cause to lament your decision, and should you not find him all you fancy, or, quite perfect, I think you will find him as near to it as is often found in poor human nature

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