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Tytler, Patrick Fraser (1791-1849) to Thomas Pringle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.240 Author/Creator: Tytler, Patrick Fraser (1791-1849) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 16 April 1840's Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 18.5 x 11.5 cm. Order a Copy

Thanking him for a book of poetry given to him through Mr. Morehead, a mutual friend. Discusses an upcoming publication which Tytler would be obliged to support.

Pringle, Thomas, 1789-1834
Tytler, Patrick Fraser, 1791-1849

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