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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.124 Author/Creator: Rawson, A. L., fl. 1875-1882 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 7, 1875 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 13.9 cm Order a Copy

Letter is on Oriental Topographical Corps. letterhead. In the letter, A. L. Rawson suggests an agreement for royalties on publication of his Bible Hand Book, with suggestions for future contracts.

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

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