Autograph letter signed : Kinnordy, Kirriemuir, N.B., to George Sumner, [1849 July 19].

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Autograph letter signed : Kinnordy, Kirriemuir, N.B., to George Sumner, [1849 July 19].

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About unsatisfactory translations of his works into French, and suggesting Sumner translate his Travels in North America and use his influence to get reviews in France.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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