Letters, 1819 April 27-1823 June 15, London to George Ticknor, London and Boston.

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Letters, 1819 April 27-1823 June 15, London to George Ticknor, London and Boston.

Lengthy letters with news of her activities. Mentions a vacation in Scotland, the Lake poets and other literary personages. Received gift of books, congratulates Ticknor on his marriage and sends condolences on his mother's death.

5 items. 19-25 cm.

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Ticknor, George, 1791-1871

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