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Hammond, William A., 1828-1900 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02077 Author/Creator: Hammond, William A., 1828-1900 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 August 1882 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Offers lectures on twelve numbered topics dealing with nervous disorders and insanity of which the recipient has checked 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 and 12 for a possible lecture. Also a note on page two, "$100 for marked articles." Written on dark blue printed stationery, "43 West 54th Street / New York."

Hammond, William Alexander, 1828-1900

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