Autograph letters signed (11) : various places, to various recipients, 1848 Feb. 5-1901 May 29.

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Autograph letters signed (11) : various places, to various recipients, 1848 Feb. 5-1901 May 29.

11 items (42 p.) ; (12mo) and (32mo)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7219098

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