Letters, 1835 December 10-1848 November 3, Dresden and Altenburg, to George Ticknor, Boston.

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Letters, 1835 December 10-1848 November 3, Dresden and Altenburg, to George Ticknor, Boston.

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Asks Ticknor not to mention the (unnamed) permission he has been granted; thanks him for books; asks about the chances of war or peace; his duties do not permit him to visit with Ticknor; enjoys Bowditch; news of mutual friends; mentions the new King of Prussia; differences in European and American governments.

7 items. 18-30 cm.

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Dartmouth College Library

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