[Letter] 1843 Oct. 31, Tarrytown [to] Henry Dexter, Boston.

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[Letter] 1843 Oct. 31, Tarrytown [to] Henry Dexter, Boston.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12856834

Thanking the sculptor for sending "a copy of the bust."

1 letter, in folder ; 25 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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