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Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.061 Author/Creator: Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 23, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

She has worked with a young man who has taken advantage of their copyright, printing pictures without permission. She asks George if she can print a large picture to fit an oval frame to then sell.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866

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