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Cumming, A., fl. 1856 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.057 Author/Creator: Cumming, A., fl. 1856 Place Written: Yonkers, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 9, 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

He reports his canvass from attempts to sell the photograph with only one order. Circulars have been distributed, and he hopes for more orders.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Cumming, A., fl. 1856

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