Letter to John Murray [manuscript], 1824 January 27.

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Letter to John Murray [manuscript], 1824 January 27.

Irving writes concerning the publication of his works "The Sketchbook" and some "Arabian tales." He plans to spend time on another project besides original writing and mentions the new series "Curiosities of Literature."

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University of Virginia. Library

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