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Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879 to Messrs Walker and Wise

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07483.05 Author/Creator: Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Letter of introduction for a Mr. F.M. Adlington of Weymouth. Garrison calls him "a very worthy citizen, possessing a talent for versification, and using it for many years past in the service of freedom, temperance, and other good causes." Informs that Adlington would like to publish a volume of his pieces and wonders if Walker and Wise could assist in any way.

Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879

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