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Haight, James T., fl. 1974 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.070 Author/Creator: Haight, James T., fl. 1974 Place Written: Madison, Wisconsin Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 1, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

He is anxious to move forward selling pictures, but would like to first advertise extensively, working in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Haight, James T., fl. 1974

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