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Powell, George May (1838-1905) to [Gentlemen]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.140 Author/Creator: Powell, George May (1838-1905) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 February 1882 Pagination: 1 p. ; 12.6 x 7.1 cm. Order a Copy

He writes about an offer some time previously of an art publication of his, which was declined. He wonders if the gentlemen would be interested in a new invention.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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