Letter, 1800 June 1, London, to John Wheelock, Hanover, N.H.

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Letter, 1800 June 1, London, to John Wheelock, Hanover, N.H.

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Encloses account of the founding of the Royal Institution; the Institution wishes to cultivate a friendly correspondence with the College.

2 p. on 1 fold. leaf. 26 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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