Letter, 1839 July 16, Hartford, Conn. to L. A. Godey, Philadelphia.

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Letter, 1839 July 16, Hartford, Conn. to L. A. Godey, Philadelphia.

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reply to Godey's request for her assistance in editing The Lady's Book, refusing because of other commitments and asking if he would place on sale copies of her new "Reading Book for Boys."

2 p. ; 22 x 19 cm.

University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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