Letter, 1822 May 16 [n.p.], to Professor Ticknor [n.p.].

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Letter, 1822 May 16 [n.p.], to Professor Ticknor [n.p.].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/3268042

Would like information about traveling in Europe and letters of recommendation. Perhaps Mr. Cogswell can help.

2 p. on 1 fold. leaf 25 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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