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Rawson, A. L. to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.133 Author/Creator: Rawson, A. L. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 March 1876 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.4 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

He expresses concern about GMP's ownership of the plates of the Bible Hand Book and hopes that a corrected contract will be drawn up shortly.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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