Autograph letter signed : Amesbury, to "My dear friend," 188[1?] Apr. 27.

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Autograph letter signed : Amesbury, to "My dear friend," 188[1?] Apr. 27.

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Indicating that he had been hoping to have prepared a poem for the 4th of July celebration, but is [not in the best of health?]; returning an enclosed check, indicating that if he is able to write something by the 4th, he will, but recommending that he not depend upon it.

1 item (2 p.) ; 17.4 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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