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Watson, John F., 1779-1860 [Bill for books from Messrs. Carey & Start]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.248 Author/Creator: Watson, John F., 1779-1860 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph document signed Date: 10 February 1831 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Watson, the antiquarian and author, orders copies of his own book, Annals of Philadelphia (1830). Orders one copy of the book History of Enthusiasm (possibly A Natural History of Enthusiasm, 1830). Includes a brief biographical note on Watson written in pencil at the bottom of the page.

Watson, John F. (John Fanning), 1779-1860

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