Miscellaneous correspondence, 1849-1908.

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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1849-1908.

Letters from Norton to various correspondents, including several to Nathan Haskell Dole, Sir Arthur Helps, and John Henry Wright. Also includes one typescript and one letter to Norton from Francis Parkman.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8301089

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Wright, John Henry, 1852-1908

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