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Palmer, W.C., fl. 1869 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.246 Author/Creator: Palmer, W.C., fl. 1869 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 16, 1869 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 11.8 cm Order a Copy

Because only a portion of their desk room is occupied, he offers to let part of it to George May Powell during December, January, and February.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Palmer, W.C., fl. 1869

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