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Wife (1775-1864) of President William Henry Harrison and grandmother of President Benjamin Harrison, who served nominally as First Lady of the United States during her husband's one-month term in 1841, though she never entered the White House. ALS signed “A. Harrison,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.75, May 3, 1856. Handwritten letter to a dear friend, sending chatty updates on her family. In part: "Our family now consists of two Grand Daughters grown and about 12 years old, one grown grandson & two small ones, one of them is now on a visit as he attends school in Indiana…I feel my dear that my cup runs over with blessings. I have such kind children & G. children, they anticipate my every wish & all done with so much love & kindness…My Grandson has family worship every Morning & evening." In fine condition, with scattered tiny stains to the signed side.
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