Letter, 1831 April 9, to Rufus Tilden King.

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Letter, 1831 April 9, to Rufus Tilden King.

Urges King to consider a rooming arrangement with Fletcher Webster while attending Harvard University.

1 letter ; 23 cm.

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King, Rufus Tilden, 1807-1883

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