Letter, 1858 June 21, Richmond, Va., to George Ticknor, Boston.

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Letter, 1858 June 21, Richmond, Va., to George Ticknor, Boston.

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He is sending Ticknor some of his literary efforts.

2 p. on 1 fold. leaf. 21 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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