Letter, 1835 October 28 [London?], to G. Ticknor [n.p.].

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Letter, 1835 October 28 [London?], to G. Ticknor [n.p.].

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Is sending an engraving of his own portrait and some samples of wood to illustrate his theory of rings. Enclosure: Ticknor, G. Note explaining theory of rings to illustrate effects on tree growth.

1 p. 19 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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