Letter : Richfield Springs, [N.Y.], to J.S. Black, n.p., 1881 Aug. 26.

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Letter : Richfield Springs, [N.Y.], to J.S. Black, n.p., 1881 Aug. 26.

Autograph letter signed. Refers to Nahum Capen.

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Capen, Nahum, 1804-1886

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Capen, born in Canton, Mass., began to study medicine at age 18; however, ill health prevented completion of his apprenticeship and in 1825 he entered into partnership in the publishing firm of Marsh, Capen, and Lyon. He wrote papers, articles, and books on history and politics, and was an advocate of free trade, federal copyright laws, popular education, and various social welfare reforms. He was postmaster of Boston from 1857 to 1861, and is credited with working out the free delivery system. ...

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Curtis, George Ticknor, 1812-1894

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