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Fowler & Wells (publishers) to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.065 Author/Creator: Fowler & Wells (publishers) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 3, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 18.7 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

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Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Fowler & Wells (publishers)

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