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Powell, George May, 1835-1905 to His Excellency The Governor, and To the Legislature of the State of Massachusetts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.189 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1892 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Losses in the country due to forest fires affect the political economy as well as national wealth. Fireproof buildings of brick and mortar should be the rule rather than the exception. Deforestation should be regulated.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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