Letter: 1860 Feb. 25, 5 Grosvener Square, to David Laing / Beriah Botfield.

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Letter: 1860 Feb. 25, 5 Grosvener Square, to David Laing / Beriah Botfield.

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Explains that he has given the duplicate copies of his books to the House of Commons.

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University of Edinburgh - Main Library, Edinburgh University Library

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