Autograph letter signed : Steam Ship Parthia, at sea, to Cyrus W. Field, 1874 Mar. 16.

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Autograph letter signed : Steam Ship Parthia, at sea, to Cyrus W. Field, 1874 Mar. 16.

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Explaining that he sailed from Boston on March 7th; thanking him for his courtesy and congratulating him on the "recent happy event in [his] family circle"; saying that he leaves America "with feelings of sincere gratitude and sincere regret"; noting that he hopes to visit his "very kind friends in the United States" again.

1 item (3 p.) ; 20.2 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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