Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870 to William Campbell Preston
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.224.01 Author/Creator: Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870 Place Written: Midway, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 2, 1850 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Attaches petition for copyright law hoping recipient's political connections can help Simms' interests. Attached to GLC00496.224.02.
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