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Mountford, Timothy, fl. 1804-1810 to Tobias Lear re: caring for pigeons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.058 Author/Creator: Mountford, Timothy, fl. 1804-1810 Place Written: Algiers, Algeria Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1804/02/17 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

A detailed description of the care necessary for domesticated pigeons by Lear's secretary in Algiers. Docketed on first page.

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