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Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875 to unknown recipient re: requests that his book be sent to Charles Francis Adams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07431 Author/Creator: Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1872/04/10 Pagination: 1 p. 20.6 x 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Wilson's book is titled "History of the Rise and fall of Slave Power".

Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875

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