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Dayton, Ian L., 1868 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.099 Author/Creator: Dayton, Ian L., 1868 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 17, 1868 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

He introduces his friend Mr. Hall of the Baptist Church and hopes to cooperate with the anniversary.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Dayton, Ian L., 1868

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