Letter, 1858 January 21, Hartford, Conn., to James Brewster.

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Letter, 1858 January 21, Hartford, Conn., to James Brewster.

Acknowledges gift of a copy of Ashbel Steele's Chief of the Pilgrims.

2 p. ; 18 x 15 cm.

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