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Powell, George May, 1835-1905 to D. Andrew of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.141 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 6, 1882 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

They agree to engage George May Powell for a lecture. The contract includes a photograph, a map, and royalties from ticket sales.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Andrew, D., fl. 1882

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