Letters, 1839 May 29-1850 June 6, Paris, to George Ticknor, Boston.

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Letters, 1839 May 29-1850 June 6, Paris, to George Ticknor, Boston.

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Mentions Prescott; sends books to Harvard University Library; has become a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society; literary matters; because of the conditions in France, he wants to transfer some capital to the U.S.

4 items. 22-25 cm.

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