Letters, 1850 February 14-1854 May 21, London and [Boston?], to George Ticknor, Boston.

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Letters, 1850 February 14-1854 May 21, London and [Boston?], to George Ticknor, Boston.

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He has been quite ill; boredom has not set in; mentions the spirit of reform in Britain; a possible settlement of difficulties between U.S. and Great Britain; European affairs; the slavery question in the U.S.; thanks for books; Webster will be a good secretary; refers to an exhibition; news of friends.

12 items. 16-23 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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