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Letter from Florida describes a southern journey in 1919
Mrs Bessie Haupt-Lynch writes from Camp near Vero Florida about travel to West Palm Beach, crossing the St Johns River on a large ferry, and visiting St Augustine. She notes orange and grapefruit groves, tropical scenery, a mile long Halifax River bridge, Indian River views, and gatherings where grove owners share fruit.
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Bessie Haupt-Lynch
Miss Haupt
Camp Near
Vero, Fla
W. Palm Beach
Jacksonville
Thorvsdev
St. John River
le Venture
St. Augustine
U. S
U.S
Paul
Halifax
Catona
Lambert