ALS, [1875] February 20 : Hartford [Conn.] to J.R. Osgood.

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ALS, [1875] February 20 : Hartford [Conn.] to J.R. Osgood.

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"Confound it, my Boston trip is knocked in the head. It would take so long to explain why, that I'll not attempt it ..."

1 p. ; 20.7 x 12.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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