ALS : Philadelphia, to Charles Lanman, 1856 Sept. 27.

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ALS : Philadelphia, to Charles Lanman, 1856 Sept. 27.

Note accompanying some books which he is sending Lanman. Expresses deep gratitude and obligation to Lanman.

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