Letter, 1861 August 1, Cambridge, to Mrs. Ticknor [n.p.].

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Letter, 1861 August 1, Cambridge, to Mrs. Ticknor [n.p.].

Accepts her invitation. Reminisces about the days when he was Mr. Ticknor's pupil.

4 p. on 1 fold. leaf 20 cm.

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