ALS, 1840 December 13 : [New York], to Mr. [James Thomas] Fields.

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ALS, 1840 December 13 : [New York], to Mr. [James Thomas] Fields.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15278896

JBF writes she is "very anxious to see my first born in its Christening robes," referring to her first literary work. She requests six advance copies be sent by Wells Fargo who "are very quick & very reliable & personally friendly ..."

1 p. ; 18 x 12 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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