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Exit By John Sexton
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Melbourne Hi, Mr. Sexton, I am from Bergen, N.Y. Our family
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Grant letters of correspondence from my great-great-

great-grandfather, Lyman Dean, a soldier in the
& Ft. Pierce Civil War, to his wife (and some letters back from
her as well). Lyman was a member of the 64th
Regiment NY Infantry. I was wondering if you ever
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give consultation advice on how to preserve letters
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405 etc. The letters are in good shape; however, they
407 TITUSVILLE are currently in plastic sleeves, which I know is not
ideal. Although when I was growing up, I know I
remember them in a shoebox.
On a side note, we also have Lyman’s
Bay Blvd A recent lithograph of George battle canteen and fork, his wedding vest, and
Armstrong Custer with little value. pictures of him at battle.
Can you tell me anything about this photograph? I would appreciate any advice you could give me
Frame is period correct. with regards to the letters. We are not interested
JS: I am not sure of the exact vintage of this image in selling them, but just want them to be preserved
of Custer, but it is a more recent lithographic copy for another five generations. Our family is willing
528 of a vintage photograph. George Armstrong Custer
528 to invest some money to preserve these letters.
was one of the most highly photographed men Thank you for your consideration.
during his lifetime. His images have been collected JS: Groupings of Civil War letters are probably
COCOA for many generations. This lithograph has little the most often encountered Civil War family items
COCOA
520 Forrest Ave. collector value in comparison to a vintage CVD or preserved.
520 Florida Ave. cabinet card, which start at a few hundred dollars. Continued >

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