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Chambers, Robert (1802-1871) to Madame Baguet

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.142 Author/Creator: Chambers, Robert (1802-1871) Place Written: St. Andrew's, Scotland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 May 1842 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 19.9 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy

Returns the book "Poesies de Reboul." Includes family news. Clipped autograph of J. Jefferson affixed to back of item (was GLC00496.465).

Chambers was an author, publisher and natural philosopher.

Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871

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