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West, J., fl. 1873 to Hon. F. T. Frelinghuysen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.122 Author/Creator: West, J., fl. 1873 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 1, 1873 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

He highly recommends a lecture given by George May Powell of the Oriental Topographical Corps.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
West, J., fl. 1873
Frelinghuysen, Frederick T., 1817-1885

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