Letter, 1855 February 18, Washington, to "My dear uncle" [i.e. G. Ticknor, Boston.].

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Letter, 1855 February 18, Washington, to "My dear uncle" [i.e. G. Ticknor, Boston.].

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Accepts Ticknor's offer to visit while in Boston. Speaks of the political situation and the need for a conservative press.

3 p. on 1 fold. leaf 20 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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