Letter, 1879 Jun. 26, Jam[aica] Plain [Mass.] to Frank[lin B. Sanborn, Concord, Mass.]

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Letter, 1879 Jun. 26, Jam[aica] Plain [Mass.] to Frank[lin B. Sanborn, Concord, Mass.]

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Concerns preparation of lectures, her hope of arriving to hear [Bronson] Alcott's opening; and the addressee's appointment at the State House.

[4] p. on 1 l. Holograph signed.

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