Letter : to R. H. Kern / by J. H. Simpson, 1850 Dec 10.

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Letter : to R. H. Kern / by J. H. Simpson, 1850 Dec 10.

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Transmitting a copy of a lithograph made from Richard Kern's drawing of Santa Fe.

2 p. ; 25 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8013218

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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