Autograph letter signed : London, to M. Arago, 1847 Dec. 18.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to M. Arago, 1847 Dec. 18.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270623133

Concerning Lord Jeffrey and an article in the Edinburgh Review.

1 item (4 p.) ; (12mo) + with envelope.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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