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Murray, W.H.H., 1840-1904 to Buck

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02509.07 Author/Creator: Murray, W.H.H., 1840-1904 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February 1860-1904 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Informs him that he is traveling in England and is in a position to be well informed about current conditions there. Will write to him, and leaves the remuneration to him. Advises him not to print his letters until such time as he has done something "very bad or very good." Murray's writings helped popularize New York's Adirondack region.

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