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Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.086 Author/Creator: Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 11, 1875 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.7 cm, Width: 11.9 cm Order a Copy

A. L. Rawson asks George May Powell about the agreement with the Oriental Topographical Corps concerning the copyright of engravings for the Bible Handbook and author's royalties. The back of the letter contains notes for a reply. On the back is a December 11, 1875 response, New York City, George May Powell to A.L. Rawson, 1 p. discussing how he secured copyright of the engravings and royalties to Mrs. Rawson.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882

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