Letter, 1837 September 18, Hartford, Conn. to Joseph B. Boyd, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Letter, 1837 September 18, Hartford, Conn. to Joseph B. Boyd, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Expresses regret that she does not have the autograph of some distinguished individual to add to his collection.

1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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