Papers of James Gates Percival [manuscript], 1827-1855 [manuscript].

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Papers of James Gates Percival [manuscript], 1827-1855 [manuscript].

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The papers contain a poem "Home" and an agreement for payment for his edition of Malte-Brun's book on geography. Letters concern his edition of Malte-Brun and his work as a geologist including his geological survey of Wisconsin. He mentions Governor Edwards of Connecticut and Governor Marcy of New York and translates three Dutch proverbs.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7921774

University of Virginia. Library

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