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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.066 Author/Creator: Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 7, 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

She is anxious to hear back from George and wants to know how other agents are responding. She is pleased with the response of the oval walnut frame.

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

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