Letter, 1835 July 1, Boston, to Gov. Duncan.

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Letter, 1835 July 1, Boston, to Gov. Duncan.

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Introduces Fisher Ames Harding, who has studied law in his office, to Gov. Duncan of Illinois.

[2] p. on fold. leaf. 25 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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