To the collective wisdom : manuscript, 1828 Apr. 14.

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To the collective wisdom : manuscript, 1828 Apr. 14.

Autograph manuscript, unsigned, with revisions; mounted in an album. Cobbett's weekly commentary on Parliamentary proceedings.

1 v. (5 leaves) ; 39 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7803021

Houghton Library

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