Autograph letters signed (2) : Boston, to C. Edward[s] Lester, 1850 Jun. 2 and 23.

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Autograph letters signed (2) : Boston, to C. Edward[s] Lester, 1850 Jun. 2 and 23.

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Concerning his biographical sketch of William Hickling Prescott for Lester's The gallery of illustrious Americans, published in 1850.

2 items (2 p.) ; (12mo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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