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Gorringe, Henry Honeychurch, 1841-1885 to Jonathan William Poillon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.49 Author/Creator: Gorringe, Henry Honeychurch, 1841-1885 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 April 1883 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.2 x 13.2. cm. Order a Copy

Writes to say he has received no answer in relation to the note he sent about the return of coins he lent to the numismatic society. Wants to make sure they will be returned and to know when to expect them. Written on Gorringe's personal stationary which has his address at 32 Waverly Place printed at the top.

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