ALS (initials) : London, to Reverend Jones, 1794 Feb. 10.

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ALS (initials) : London, to Reverend Jones, 1794 Feb. 10.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122541887

Thanks the reverend for his letter and pays him a compliment, regrets that Samuel Johnson's "occasional manners" prevent Jones from making his acquaintance.

1 item (1 p.) ; 20 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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