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Nettie Colburn (1841-1892)
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Nettie Colburn (1841-1892)
Mrs. Lincoln first encountered Colburn at the home of Cranstoun Laurie, a top official in the Post Office. As Nettie Coburn later recalled her meeting, she went with Laurie to his home after failing in attempts to obtain an…
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