Letter, 1856 June 13, Boston, to Lord Wensleydale, [n.p.].

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Letter, 1856 June 13, Boston, to Lord Wensleydale, [n.p.].

Letter of introduction for Ticknor.

4 p. on 1 fold. leaf. 18 cm.

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