Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851 [Circular letter announcing the establishment of Smithsonian Institution]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00573 Author/Creator: Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document signed Date: 10 September 1840 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 26 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
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