Autograph letter signed : La Grange, to Joel R. Poinsett, 1827 July 22.

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Autograph letter signed : La Grange, to Joel R. Poinsett, 1827 July 22.

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Introducing Edmond Chedettoux, a young frind of M. Giordan, who is sending him to Mexico on business. He also thanks Poinsett for his plans to procure some birds for him.

1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7193071

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