ALS, 1895 December 11 : Los Angeles, to Edward William Bok.

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ALS, 1895 December 11 : Los Angeles, to Edward William Bok.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15308607

JBF wants the editor of the Ladies' Home Journal to help publicize a local publication on the historic missions of California. "This is--truly--a most lovely land--climate and ideas."

2 1/3 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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Bok, Edward William, 1863-1930

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