Letter, 1821 May 1, New York, to George Ticknor [Boston].

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Letter, 1821 May 1, New York, to George Ticknor [Boston].

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He is sending Ticknor 2 vols., one of which is to be given to Mrs. Prescott; he thinks Ticknor's engagement is too long.

2 p. on 1 fold. leaf. 20 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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