Concord Fight : an oration delivered at Concord, Mass., April 19, 1875 : holograph, 1875 / by George William Curtis.

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Concord Fight : an oration delivered at Concord, Mass., April 19, 1875 : holograph, 1875 / by George William Curtis.

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Oration deals with Concord history and with Battle of Concord. Manuscript, including emendations and deletions, read by Curtis at celebration.

1 item (196 leaves) ; 26 cm.

Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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