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April 29, 1873

Grant, J.A.S., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Professor Owen

J.A. S. Grant sends a fossil of an ivory tusk and the body of a vertebra via George May Powell, who also bears an interesting specimen from the Pyramid Plateau. He recommends Powell.

GLC00687.079

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