Journal of Emma Savage : manuscript, 1836.

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Journal of Emma Savage : manuscript, 1836.

Journal "in which I am to put my maps and my paraphrase and most of my studies" (p. 1). It includes pencil drawings, colored maps, and drafts of letters to her friends.

1 v. (82 leaves) ; 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7799702

Houghton Library

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