ALS, 1887 May 7 : Washington, D.C., to Edward William Bok.

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ALS, 1887 May 7 : Washington, D.C., to Edward William Bok.

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Asks the editor of the Ladies' Home Journal for assistance "through your active connection with news-gatherers" for the present address of the son of the late Reverend Leonard Bacon to whom JBF had lent some papers.

1 p. ; 20 x 13 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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