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Ingersoll, Robert G., 1833-1899 to Mr. Riblay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.25 Author/Creator: Ingersoll, Robert G., 1833-1899 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 May 1884 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Writes that "there is no paper I know of containing the speech. W. C. P. Fanell of this city 1315. K. Street has published my lectures, including the extract you mention." Written on personal stationery.

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