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Farnsworth, Joseph W. to Mr. Condell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.222 Author/Creator: Farnsworth, Joseph W. Place Written: Fitchburg, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: no date Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.6 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

The Surgeon General gave him a circular of Condell limbs and he would like more information. He poses some specific questions about the locket. Letter's date reads April 26, but no year is given.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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