Autograph letter signed : London, to Cyrus W. Field, 1868 May 20.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to Cyrus W. Field, 1868 May 20.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/527903416

Asking if he can tell him anything of the writer of the enclosed letter (enclosed letter not present).

1 item (2 p.) ; 18.2 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7658920

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