Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1877 Aug. 9.

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Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1877 Aug. 9.

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Saying he is sorry to be out of town when Field is there; inviting Field to visit Rochdale en route to Liverpool; discussing their "invalid daughters"; sending Field a message for a Mr. Bigelow.

1 item (3 p.) ; 17.6 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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