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circa 1850

Bremer, Fredrika, fl. 1850

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [In all things seek the truth!]

Manuscript consists of an aphorism in German, its English translation ("Trans. In all things seek the truth!"), and the signature. Verso is an inscription, "with Mrs. Porter's compliments and thanks, to Mr. Ryland", and (in a third hand) the identification of "Mrs. Porter" as Janet Porter.

GLC00496.132

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