Letter, 1865 January 24, Hartford, Conn., to Peter Parker, Washington, D.C.

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Letter, 1865 January 24, Hartford, Conn., to Peter Parker, Washington, D.C.

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Recalls his visit and sends him fifth edition of Past Meridian as a New Year's gift.

2 p. ; 21 x 13 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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