Letter, 1879 Jun. 21 [Boston] to Prof. William B. Rogers, President, Institute of Technology [Boston]

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Letter, 1879 Jun. 21 [Boston] to Prof. William B. Rogers, President, Institute of Technology [Boston]

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Sends a ticket for Phi Beta Kappa dinner, and suggests that Rogers respond when Homes says "a word or two in honor of Science."

1 p. Holograph signed.

University of Michigan

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University of Michigan

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Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

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