Notebook : manuscript, [ca. 1785]

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Notebook : manuscript, [ca. 1785]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612824065

1 v. (6 leaves) ; 13 cm. + 4 leaves + 1 wallet.

Houghton Library

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Houghton Library

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