Letter, May 5th 1872, Venice [Italy] / C. Crocker. May 5th 1872.

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Letter, May 5th 1872, Venice [Italy] / C. Crocker. May 5th 1872.

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[8] p. on 2 folded leaves ; 21 cm.

California State University East Bay, Hayward Campus Library

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California State University East Bay, Hayward Campus Library

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