Correspondence, 1891-1899.

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Correspondence, 1891-1899.

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Relates mainly to the publication of the journals of Lewis and Clark, Pike, Thompson, and Henry edited by Elliott Coues. Also includes some correspondence between Francis Harper and D. G. Elliot. 504 p.

1 box.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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