ALS, 1860 Apr. 23 : New York, to an unidentified correspondent.

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ALS, 1860 Apr. 23 : New York, to an unidentified correspondent.

Accepts the offer of a "Mohawk Monster" for the Aquaria of his American Museum; has had specimens before.

1 item (2 p.) ; 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6756531

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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