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Stearns, Charles B., 1818-1899 [to David P. Harmon]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06143.16 Author/Creator: Stearns, Charles B., 1818-1899 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1849 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Asks Harmon to assist him in coordinating a meeting for Mr. Watson and himself. Stearns writes that he has sent a notice to J.G. Whittier (the poet) but does not know if he will give a lecture as he is not a disunionist.

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