Letter. Aug. 8. [18]64, Rochedale [Eng.] to B. Potter, Manchester.

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Letter. Aug. 8. [18]64, Rochedale [Eng.] to B. Potter, Manchester.

Cannot accept his invitation to visit as has already been away from home too long.

[2] p. ; 18 x 12 cm.

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Haverford College Library

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