Letter, 1851 April 26, Cambridge, to George Ticknor, [n.p.].

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Letter, 1851 April 26, Cambridge, to George Ticknor, [n.p.].

Identifies himself as the translator of "The Professor's Wife"; asks if Ticknor will be coming to London for the "great show."

3 p. on 1 fold leaf. 19 cm.

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