Letter, 1845 September 26, Hartford, Conn., to Messrs. Munroe & Co., Boston, Mass.

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Letter, 1845 September 26, Hartford, Conn., to Messrs. Munroe & Co., Boston, Mass.

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Requests five copies of "Scenes in my native land" and specimens of letter paper; inquires whether the company would be interested in publishing a small gift book on birds and flowers.

2 p. ; 26 x 20 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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